Agent Name |
Benzenesulfonyl chloride |
CAS Number |
98-09-9 |
Formula |
C6-H5-Cl-O2-S |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
BSC-refine D; Benezenesulfochloride; Benzene sulfochloride; Benzene sulfonechloride; Benzenesulfon chloride; Benzenesulfonic (acid) chloride; Benzenesulfonic chloride; Benzenesulfonic(acid)chloride; Benzenesulphonyl chloride; Benzenosulfochlorek [Polish]; Benzenosulfochloride; Benzenosulphochloride; Benzolsulfochloride; Phenylsulfonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2225 |
Category |
Acid Halides |
Description |
Clear, oily liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Liver damage has been reported in workers after skin exposure; liver injury also occurs in high-dose animal studies; [HSDB] Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and at higher concentrations pulmonary edema; [NJ-HSFS] Can cause burns to skin and eyes; A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.06 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 1,870 mg/m3/1h |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point > 233 deg F; |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZENESULFONYL CHLORIDE
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