Phenylthionophosphonic dichloride
Agent Name
Phenylthionophosphonic dichloride
CAS Number
3497-00-5
Formula
C6-H5-Cl2-P-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Benzene phosphorus thiodichloride; Dichlorophenylphosphine sulfide; Phenylphosphonothioic dichloride; Phenylphosphonothionodichloridate; Phenylphosphonothioyl dichloride; Phenylthiophosphonyl dichloride; Phosphine sulfide, dichlorophenyl-; Phosphonothioic dichloride, phenyl-; Dichloro(phenyl)phosphine sulphide; Phosphonothioic dichloride, P-phenyl-; Phenyl phosphorus thiodichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2799
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Colorless liquid with an unpleasant pungent odor; [CAMEO] Light yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
A precursor to Leptophos (pesticide); [HSDB]
Comments
Reacts slowly with water producing hydrogen chloride; Corrosive; [CAMEO] Reacts with moisture evolving hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen chloride; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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