2-Chloropropane
Agent Name
2-Chloropropane
Alternative Name
Isopropyl chloride
CAS Number
75-29-6
Formula
C3-H7-Cl
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Isopropyl chloride; 2-Propyl chloride; Chlorodimethylmethane; Isoprid; Isopropylchloride; Narcosop; Propane, 2-chloro-; sec-Propyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2356
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Colorless liquid with a chloroform, slightly sweet odor; [AIHA] Colorless liquid; bp = 34-36 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and intermediate; [Hawley] Has anesthetic properties, but no significant use as such; May be used as an alternative foam-blowing agent; [AIHA]
Comments
Highly flammable liquid that poses a fire and explosion risk; [Hawley] May cause irritation or burns to skin and eyes; High concentrations may have narcotic effect; [CAMEO] An irritant; May be absorbed through skin; Effects in high-dose animal studies include cyanosis; [MSDSonline] Classified as a non-irritant of the eyes by EEC guidelines; [AIHA]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
515 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 120,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -32 deg C; [Merck Index] Some subjects could not detect odor at 500 ppm; [AIHA] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
burn readily
WEEL
50 ppm
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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