Fluoroacetic acid
Agent Name
Fluoroacetic acid
CAS Number
144-49-0
Formula
C2-H3-F-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Fluoroacetic acid; Acetic acid, fluoro-; Acide-monofluoracetique [French]; Acido monofluoracetio [Italian]; Acido monofluoroacetio [Italian]; Cymonic acid; Fluoroacetate; Fluoroethanoic acid; Gifblaar poison; HFA; Monofluorazijnzuur [Dutch]; Monofluoressigsaure [German]; Monofluoroacetate; Monofluoroacetic acid; [ChemIDplus] UN2642
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Colorless solid; mp = 33 deg C; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Toxic component of poisonous South African gifblaar and other plants; [Merck Index] Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can be absorbed through skin; Adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, CNS, and kidneys resulting in cardiac and renal failure; [ICSC] Emergency treatment: "Sodium fluoroacetate." [HSDB] See "Sodium fluoroacetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
12.8 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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