Dodecanoyl chloride
Agent Name
Dodecanoyl chloride
CAS Number
112-16-3
Formula
C12-H23-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dodecanoic acid, chloride; Lauric acid chloride; Lauroyl chloride; n-Dodecanoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Water white liquid; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a surfactant, polymerization initiator, anti-enzyme agent, and foaming agent; Also used to make lauroyl peroxide, sodium n-lauroyl sarcosinate, and other sarcosinates; [HSDB]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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