Hexadecanoyl chloride
Agent Name
Hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS Number
112-67-4
Formula
C16-H31-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Hexadecanoic acid, chloride; Palmitic acid chloride; Palmitoyl chloride; Palmityl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Clear colorless to light yellow liquid; mp = 11-12 deg C; [CAMEO] Clear colorless liquid; mp = 11-13 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Slowly decomposed by water forming hydrochloric and palmitic acids; A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; A lachrymator; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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