Agent Name |
Chloromethyl methyl ether |
Alternative Name |
Monochlorodimethyl ether |
CAS Number |
107-30-2 |
Formula |
C2-H5-Cl-O |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Chlordimethylether [Czech]; Chlorodimethyl ether; Chloromethoxymethane; Chloromethyl methyl ether; Dimethylchloroether; Ether methylique monochlore [French]; Ether, chloromethyl methyl; Ether, dimethyl chloro; Methane, chloromethoxy-; Methoxychloromethane; Methoxymethyl chloride; Methylchloromethyl ether; Monochlorodimethyl ether; Monochloromethyl methyl ether; alpha,alpha-Dichlorodimethyl ether; [ChemIDplus] UN1239 |
Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Description |
Colorless liquid with an irritating odor; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a methylating agent; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
Liquid causes second degree burns after contact for a few minutes; [CHRIS] CMME becomes rapidly contaminated with bis-chloromethyl ether, a known human carcinogen; [ACGIH] A lachrymator; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
Restricted |
Carcinogen--see 29 CFR 1910.1003; |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TIH |
Yes |
Vapor Pressure |
30 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 55 ppm/7h |
Explanatory Notes |
Carcinogen--No TLV; Flash point = 0 deg C; |
Half Life |
No reports found; [TDR, p. 851] |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CHLOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER
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