Trichloroacetonitrile
Agent Name
Trichloroacetonitrile
CAS Number
545-06-2
Formula
C2-Cl3-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Cyanotrichloromethane; Nitrile trichloracetique [French]; Trichlor-acetonitril [German]; Trichlormethylkyanid [Czech]; Trichloroethanenitrile; Trichloromethyl cyanide; Trichloromethylnitrile; Trichlouracetonitril [Dutch]; Tritox; Acetonitrile, 2,2,2-trichloro-; Acetonitrile, trichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Clear pale yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insecticide; [Merck Index]
Comments
Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A strong skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; A lachrymator; [CAMEO] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; Effects in high-dose animal studies include lacrimation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
74.1 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 250 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 165.5 deg F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: