| Agent Name |
2-Chloropropionic acid |
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| CAS Number |
598-78-7 |
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| Formula |
C3-H5-Cl-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2-Chloropropanoic acid; Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-; Propionic acid, 2-chloro-; Propionic acid, alpha-chloro-; alpha-Chloropropionic acid; alpha-Monochloropropionic acid; UN2511; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Organic Acids |
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| Description |
Pale liquid with a slight odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate in agricultural, chemical, and pharmaceutical production; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Causes testicular atrophy in rats after high-dose feeding; Corrosive to the skin and eyes; [ACGIH] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.06 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Freezing Point = -12.1 deg C; Boiling Point = 187 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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