| Agent Name |
Methyl phosphonic dichloride |
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| CAS Number |
676-97-1 |
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| Formula |
C-H3-Cl2-O-P |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Methanephosphonyl chloride; Methylphosphonic dichloride; Phosphonic dichloride, methyl-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used for "the preparation of oligonucleotides"; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Reacts with water to generate hydrogen chloride; Contact with substance causes severe burns; [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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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 95-99 deg F; Boiling point = 325 deg F; [HSDB] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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