Fluoroacetyl chloride

Agent Name
Fluoroacetyl chloride
CAS Number
359-06-8
Formula
C2-H2-Cl-F-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Fluoroacetyl chloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Acetyl chloride, fluoro-; Chlorid kyseliny fluoroctove [Czech]; TL 670; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Ingestion could result in fluoracetate poisoning; [HSDB] Reacts with water producing hydrogen chloride; Highly toxic by inhalation; Has corrosive effects to skin and irritates eyes; [CAMEO] Forms hydrogen chloride on contact with moisture; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline] See "Sodium fluoroacetate."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 200 mg/m3/10min

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

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