Agent Name
o-Tolylsulfonyl chloride
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2-Methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride; Benzenesulfonyl chloride, 2-methyl-; ortho-Toluenesulfochloride; ortho-Toluenesulfonchloride; ortho-Toluenesulfonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3094
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Colorless or yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate in the synthesis of saccharin and dyestuffs; [HSDB]
Comments
Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, water-reactive, n.o.s."
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