Chloracetic anhydride
Agent Name
Chloracetic anhydride
CAS Number
541-88-8
Formula
C4-H4-Cl2-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Chloroacetic anhydride; Acetic acid, chloro-, anhydride; Chloroacetic acid anhydride; Chloroacetic anhydride; Chloroacetyl anhydride; Chloroethanoic anhydride; Monochloroacetic acid anhydride; Sym-dichloroacetic anhydride; alpha,alpha'-Dichloroacetic anhydride; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Colorless to slightly yellow solid with a pungent odor; [HSDB] White or off-white crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the N-acetylation of amino acids and to make cellulose chloroacetates; [Merck Index] No evidence of commercial production in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] Reacts with water evolving hydrochloric acid; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Causes lacrimation and may cause edema and chemical pneumonitis after inhalation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0372 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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