Vinyl trifluoroacetate

Agent Name
Vinyl trifluoroacetate
CAS Number
433-28-3
Formula
C4-H3-F3-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Vinyl trifluoroacetate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
UN2924
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Pale yellow or colorless liquid; bp = 39-40 deg C; Stabilized with 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Highly flammable; Causes burns; Inhalation can cause corrosive effects on the upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; A lachrymator; A possible skin sensitizer, carcinogen, and teratogen; Targets kidneys, liver, blood, lungs, and CNS; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium fluoroacetate."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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