| Agent Name |
n-Propyl chloroformate |
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| CAS Number |
109-61-5 |
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| Formula |
C4-H7-Cl-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Carbonochloridic acid, propyl ester; Formic acid, chloro-, propyl ester; Propyl chlorocarbonate; Propyl chloroformate; [ChemIDplus] UN2740 |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; Gradually decomposed by water; [Merck Index] Reacts with water evolving heat and hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis; [CAMEO] Used as a military poison gas (lachrymator); [Hawley] Used as a reactive intermediate to polymerization initiators and other chemicals; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] A strong eye and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] See "CHLOROFORMATES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
20 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mice) = 319 ppm/1h |
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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: N-PROPYL CHLOROFORMATE
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