4-(Acetylamino)benzenesulfonyl chloride
Agent Name
4-(Acetylamino)benzenesulfonyl chloride
Alternative Name
N-Acetylsulfanilyl chloride
CAS Number
121-60-8
Formula
C8-H8-Cl-N-O3-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
N-Acetylsulfanilyl chloride; 4-Acetamidobenzenesulfonyl chloride; 4-Acetamidophenylsulfonyl chloride; 4-Chlorosulfonylacetanilide; ASC; Acetanilide-p-sulfonyl chloride; Acetylsulfanilyl chloride; Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-acetamido-, chloride; Benzenesulfonyl chloride, 4-(acetylamino)-; Dagenan chloride; N(sup 4)-Acetylsulfanilyl chloride; N4-Acetylsulfanilyl chloride; Sulfanilyl chloride, N-acetyl-; p-(Chlorosulfonyl)acetanilide; p-Acetamidobenzenesulfonyl chloride; p-Acetamidophenylsulfonyl chloride; p-Acetaminobenzenesulfonyl chloride; p-Acetylaminobenzenesulfochloride; p-Acetylaminobenzenesulfonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3096
Category
Aminobenzenesulfonic Acids
Description
Light tan solid; [Merck Index] Off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the preparation of sulfanilamide and its derivatives; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] Causes weakness and ataxia in lethal dose studies; [RTECS] Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Exposure may cause convulsions; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, water-reactive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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