| Agent Name | Caproyl chloride |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 142-61-0 |
| Formula | C6-H11-Cl-O |
| Major Category | Toxic Gases & Vapors |
| Synonyms | Hexanoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3094 |
| Category | Acid Halides |
| Description | Liquid; [Merck Index] |
| Comments | Decomposed by water; [Merck Index] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, water-reactive, n.o.s." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Caproyl chloride
CAS Number
142-61-0
Formula
C6-H11-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Hexanoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3094
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Comments
Decomposed by water; [Merck Index] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, water-reactive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.