Chlorotriphenylmethane
Agent Name
Chlorotriphenylmethane
CAS Number
76-83-5
Formula
C19-H15-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,1',1''-(chloromethylidyne)tris-; Triphenylchloromethane; Triphenylmethyl chloride; Trityl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Off-white powder with a pungent odor; Hydrolyzed with water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.87E-06 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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