Agent Name
2-Chlorobutane
Synonyms
1-Methylpropyl chloride; sec-Butyl chloride; Butane, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1127
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
dl-Form: Liquid with a pleasant odor; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "1,2-Dichlorobutane."
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 8,000 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorobutanes." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: