Ethanesulfonyl chloride
Agent Name
Ethanesulfonyl chloride
CAS Number
594-44-5
Formula
C2-H5-Cl-O2-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
1-Ethanesulfonyl chloride; Ethylsulfochloride; TL 77; Ethanesulphonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Pale yellow liquid; [HSDB] Colorless or yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make sulfonyl-substituted imides, methide lithium salts, and pentafluoroethanesulfonyl fluoride, a fluorinated surfactant; [HSDB]
Comments
A lachrymator; All rats exposed to 1273 ppm died within 30 to 130 minutes; 4-hr LC50 (rat) = approximately 86 ppm; Rats exposed to lethal concentrations have lacrimation, salivation, gasping, and pulmonary hemorrhage; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Effects in high-dose animal studies include acute pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.29 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 410 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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