| Agent Name |
Trichloroacetyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
76-02-8 |
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| Formula |
C2-Cl4-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Acetyl chloride, trichloro-; Superpalite; Trichloroacetic acid chloride; Trichloroacetochloride; Acetyl chloride, trichloro-; UN2442; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Liquid that decomposes in water; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Experiments show that "there is essentially very little HCl formation; the substance was quite unreactive in water." A strong skin irritant; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
21.3 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 475 mg/m3/4H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Boiling Point = 244 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRICHLOROACETYL CHLORIDE
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