2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether
Agent Name
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether
CAS Number
110-75-8
Formula
C4-H7-Cl-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(2-Chloroethoxy)ethene; 2-Chlorethyl vinyl ether; 2-Vinyloxyethyl chloride; Ethene, 2-chloroethoxy-; Ether, 2-chlorethyl vinyl; Vinyl 2-chloroethyl ether; Vinyl beta-chloroethyl ether; beta-Chloroethyl vinyl ether; Ethene, (2-chloroethoxy)-; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Halogenated Ethers
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Clear yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make anesthetics, sedatives, cellulose ethers and esters, polymers, copolymers, and acrylic elastomers; Also used as a plant regulator; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause eye irritation; [HSDB] May polymerize; Readily forms unstable peroxides in air that may be pyrophoric; [CAMEO] An irritant; Targets kidneys and eyes; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
26.8 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 250 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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