Acrylyl chloride
Agent Name
Acrylyl chloride
CAS Number
814-68-6
Formula
C3-H3-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2-Propenoyl chloride; Acrylic acid chloride; Acryloyl chloride; Chlorid kyseliny akrylove [Czech]; Propenoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Clear, slightly yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a monomer and intermediate; [HSDB] Used to make plastics; [CAMEO]
Comments
Produces acrylic acid when contacts water; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water and light; A lachrymator; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
93 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 92 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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