| Agent Name |
Benzoyl chloride |
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| Alternative Name |
Benzoic acid chloride |
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| CAS Number |
98-88-4 |
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| Formula |
C7-H5-Cl-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzenecarbonyl chloride; Benzoic acid, chloride; Benzoyl chloride; [ChemFinder] UN1736 |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in chemical production; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| Ceiling (ACGIH) |
0.5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.4 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 1,870 mg/m3/2h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 68 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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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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| IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZOYL CHLORIDE
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