Chlorocyclohexane
Agent Name
Chlorocyclohexane
Alternative Name
Cyclohexyl chloride
CAS Number
542-18-7
Formula
C6-H11-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Cyclohexyl chloride; Monochlorocyclohexane; Cyclohexane, chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless liquid with suffocating odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with unpleasant odor; [MSDSonline]
Comments
In lethal-dose inhalation studies, causes excitement, spasticity, and dyspnea; [RTECS] Alicyclic hydrocarbons act like aliphatic hydrocarbons causing CNS depression; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 40,000 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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