Phenyl chloroformate
Agent Name
Phenyl chloroformate
CAS Number
1885-14-9
Formula
C7-H5-Cl-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Chloroformic acid phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny chlormravenci [Czech]; Formic acid, chloro-, phenyl ester; Phenoxycarbonyl chloride; Phenyl chlorocarbonate; TL 398; Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2746
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Decomposed by water producing hydrogen chloride and phenol; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Reacts with water evolving hydrogen chloride; Fumes in moist air releasing hydrogen chloride; A strong skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] A skin irritant; Corrosive to eyes; [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] See "CHLOROFORMATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.67 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 44 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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