2,4-Dichlorotoluene
Agent Name
2,4-Dichlorotoluene
CAS Number
95-73-8
Formula
C7-H6-Cl2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2,4-Dichloro-1-methylbenzene; Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1-methyl-; Toluene, 2,4-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2238
Category
Chlorinated Aromatics
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a high-boiling solvent and an intermediate (pesticides, fungicides, dyes, pharmaceuticals, preservatives, and peroxides); [HSDB]
Comments
May be a strong irritant; [HSDB] In high-dose animal studies, causes somnolence, elevation of liver enzymes, fatty liver degeneration, and acute tubular necrosis; [RTECS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.458 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 2,669 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 93 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorotoluenes." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: