| Agent Name |
2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
393-52-2 |
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| Formula |
C7-H4-Cl-F-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Benzoyl chloride, 2-fluoro-; Benzoyl chloride, o-fluoro-; o-Fluorobenzoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3094 |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make flunitrazepam, a hypnotic drug; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; A corrosive substance that causes lacrimation; [CAMEO] Corrosive; Causes burns; Reacts violently with water; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.46 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 180 deg F; [CAMEO] ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, water-reactive, n.o.s." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-FLUOROBENZOYL CHLORIDE
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