2,2-Dichloropropane

Agent Name
2,2-Dichloropropane
CAS Number
594-20-7
Formula
C3-H6-Cl2
Major Category
Solvents
2,2-Dichloropropane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dichlorodimethylmethane; Dimethyldichloromethane; R 270aa; Propane, 2,2-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make an isomerization catalyst and to isomerize saturated hydrocarbons; [NTP]
Comments
An eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "1,1-Dichloropropane" and "1,3-Dichloropropane."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 3,500 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: