Agent Name |
1,4-Dichloro-cis-2-butene |
CAS Number |
1476-11-5 |
Formula |
C4-H6-Cl2 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-, (Z)-; 2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-, cis-; cis-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene; [ChemIDplus] UN2920 |
Category |
Halogenated Aliphatics |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Intermediate for the production of other chemicals; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; A lachrymator; May cause kidney, liver, and heart injury; [HSDB] Very toxic by inhalation and toxic by skin contact and ingestion; Causes burns; Inhalation may produce pneumonintis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "1,4-Dichloro-2-butene." |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
4.09 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,4-DICHLORO-CIS-2-BUTENE
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