| Agent Name |
2,3-Dichloro-1-propene |
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| CAS Number |
78-88-6 |
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| Formula |
C3-H4-Cl2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1,2-Dichloro-2-propene; 1-Propene, 2,3-dichloro-; 2,3-Dichloro-1-propene; 2,3-Dichloropropylene; 2-Chloroallyl chloride; Propene, 2,3-dichloro-; Propylene, 2,3-dichloro; [ChemIDplus] UN2047 |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aliphatics |
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| Description |
Straw-colored liquid with odor like chloroform; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Soil fumigant; [ChemIDplus] A copolymer and chemical intermediate in agricultural and pharmaceutical products; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A strong skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] Hazardous by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption; May cause kidney and liver injury; A lachrymator that can also cause transient corneal injury; [CAMEO] Harmful by inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion; An irritant; May cause eye damage; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
61.2 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 500 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 15 deg C; [HSDB] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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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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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2,3-DICHLORO-1-PROPENE
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