1,2-Dichloroethyl acetate
Agent Name
1,2-Dichloroethyl acetate
CAS Number
10140-87-1
Formula
C4-H6-Cl2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dichlorethylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Ethanol,1,2-dichloro-, acetate; 1,2-Dichloroethylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Acetic acid 1,2-dichloroethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Esters
Description
Water-white liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Can cause vesiculation of skin and acute pneumonitis; Phosgene is a thermal decomposition product; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 16 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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