n-Butyl chloroacetate
Agent Name
n-Butyl chloroacetate
CAS Number
590-02-3
Formula
C6-H11-Cl-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, chloro-, butyl ester; Butyl chloroacetate; n-Butyl-chloroacetate; [ChemIDplus] Butyl 2-chloroacetate; [MSDSonline] UN3265
Category
Chloroacetic Acid Derivatives
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A 6-hour exposure to 2.8 gm/m3 was practically nontoxic for 6 rats; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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