Diethylcarbamoyl chloride
Agent Name
Diethylcarbamoyl chloride
CAS Number
88-10-8
Formula
C5-H10-Cl-N-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Carbamic chloride, diethyl-; Carbamidoyl chloride, diethyl-; Carbamoyl chloride, diethyl-; Diethylamid kyseliny chlormravenci [Czech]; Diethylcarbamic chloride; Diethylcarbamyl chloride; Diethylchloroformamide; N,N-Diethylcarbamoyl chloride; N,N-Diethylchloroformamide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 750 mg/kg; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water; An irritant; [MSDSonline] Could be carcinogenic for man but not conclusive because of insufficient data; [MAK] See "Dimethyl carbamoyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.721 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 159 ppm/7h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 163 - 172 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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