4-Chlorobutyryl chloride
Agent Name
4-Chlorobutyryl chloride
CAS Number
4635-59-0
Formula
C4-H6-Cl2-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
4-Chlorobutanoic acid chloride; 4-Chlorobutanoyl chloride; 4-Chlorobutyric acid chloride; 4-Chlorobutyroyl chloride; Butyryl chloride, 4-chloro-; gamma-Chlorobutyroyl chloride; gamma-Chlorobutyryl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2927
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Light gold liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause edema and chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.32 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 650 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic liquid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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