n-Butyl chloroformate
Agent Name
n-Butyl chloroformate
CAS Number
592-34-7
Formula
C5-H9-Cl-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Butyl chlorocarbonate; Butyl chloroformate; Chloroformic acid butyl ester; Butyl chloroformate; Carbonochloridic acid, butyl ester; Formic acid, chloro-, butyl ester (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN2743
Category
Acid Halides
Description
A colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause pulmonary edema and burns to the eyes and skin; [ICSC] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROFORMATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
MAK
0.2 ppm
Vapor Pressure
5.4 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 77 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: