| Agent Name |
Isopropyl chloroformate |
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| CAS Number |
108-23-6 |
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| Formula |
C4-H7-Cl-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Carbonochloride acid, 1-methylethyl ester; Carbonochloridic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; Chloroformic acid isopropyl ester; Formic acid, chloro-, isopropyl ester; Isopropyl chlorocarbonate; Isopropyl chloromethanoate; Isopropylester kyseliny chlormravenci [Czech]; [ChemIDplus] UN2407 |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with an irritating odor; [CAMEO] Reacts with water evolving hydrogen chloride; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation can cause pulmonary edema; "Causes watering of the eyes." [ICSC] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] See "CHLOROFORMATES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 200 ppm/5h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
VP = 100 mm Hg at 47 deg C; [HSDB] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ISOPROPYL CHLOROFORMATE
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