n-Butyryl chloride
Agent Name
n-Butyryl chloride
CAS Number
141-75-3
Formula
C4-H7-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Butanoyl chloride; Butyric acid chloride; Butyric chloride; Butyroyl chloride; Butyryl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2353
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
Evolves HCl when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A strong irritant; [HSDB] A severe skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [CAMEO] 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
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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