Trifluoroacetic anhydride
Agent Name
Trifluoroacetic anhydride
CAS Number
407-25-0
Formula
C4-F6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Anhydrid kyseliny trifluoroctove [Czech]; Bis(trifluoroacetic) anhydride; Hexafluoroacetic anhydride; Perfluoroacetic anhydride; Trifluoroacetic acid anhydride; Trifluoroacetyl anhydride; Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, 1,1'-anhydride; Acetic acid, trifluoro-, anhydride; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
41.2 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, 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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