Iodoacetic acid
Agent Name
Iodoacetic acid
CAS Number
64-69-7
Formula
C2-H3-I-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, iodo-; IA; Iodoacetate; Kyselina jodoctova [Czech]; MIA; Monoiodine acetate; Monoiodoacetate; Monoiodoacetic acid; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Colorless or white solid; [Merck Index] Pale yellow crystalline flakes; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate and in biological research; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] May cause severe burns; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Causes severe burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause severe injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 94,000 mg/m3/30min
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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