Dichloropropene, all isomers
Agent Name
Dichloropropene, all isomers
CAS Number
26952-23-8
Formula
C3-H4-Cl2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Propene, dichloro-; Dichloropropylene; alpha-Chloroallyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2047
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Sources/Uses
1,3-Dichloropropene is a mixture of cis and trans isomers used as a nematocide to fumigate soil before planting; It is the only isomer "currently in production at a significant volume." [Reference #1]
Comments
Danger of skin sensitization for cis- and trans- isomers; [MAK] See "1,1-Dichloropropene," "1,2-Dichloropropene," "1,3-Dichloropropene," and "trans-1,3-Dichloropropene."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
24 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: