Chlorodiphenylmethane

Agent Name
Chlorodiphenylmethane
CAS Number
90-99-3
Formula
C13-H11-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Chlorodiphenylmethane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1'-(Chloromethylene)bisbenzene; Benzene, 1,1'-(chloromethylene)bis-; Benzhydryl chloride; Diphenylchloromethane; Diphenylmethyl chloride; alpha-Chloroditan; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Solid; mp = 20.5 deg C; [HSDB] Liquid; mp = 17-20 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause edema and chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
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Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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