n-Propyl chloroformate
Agent Name
n-Propyl chloroformate
CAS Number
109-61-5
Formula
C4-H7-Cl-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Carbonochloridic acid, propyl ester; Formic acid, chloro-, propyl ester; Propyl chlorocarbonate; Propyl chloroformate; [ChemIDplus] UN2740
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Colorless liquid; Gradually decomposed by water; [Merck Index] Reacts with water evolving heat and hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [CAMEO] Used as a military poison gas (lachrymator); [Hawley] Used as a reactive intermediate to polymerization initiators and other chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] A strong eye and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] See "CHLOROFORMATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
20 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 319 ppm/1h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: