Agent Name |
Acetyl chloride |
CAS Number |
75-36-5 |
Formula |
C2-H3-Cl-O |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Acetic acid chloride; Acetic chloride; Acetyl chloride; Ethanoyl chloride; [ChemFinder] UN1717 |
Category |
Acid Halides |
Description |
Colorless fuming liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in chemical production and assays; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] See the Process, "Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water." |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
287 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 4 deg C; |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ACETYL CHLORIDE
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