Ethanesulfonylchloride, 2-chloro-
Agent Name
Ethanesulfonylchloride, 2-chloro-
CAS Number
1622-32-8
Formula
C2-H4-Cl2-O2-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2-Chloroethane sulfochloride; 2-Chloroethanesulfonyl chloride; 2-Chloroethylsulfonyl chloride; Ethanesulfonyl chloride, 2-chloro-; beta-Chloroethanesulfonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts with water evolving hydrogen chloride; [CAMEO] 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 abnormal liver function tests; [MSDSonline] See "Ethanesulfonyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 420 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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