Agent Name | Phenyl chloroformate |
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CAS Number | 1885-14-9 |
Formula | C7-H5-Cl-O2 |
Major Category | Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms | Chloroformic acid phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny chlormravenci [Czech]; Formic acid, chloro-, phenyl ester; Phenoxycarbonyl chloride; Phenyl chlorocarbonate; TL 398; Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2746 |
Category | Acid Halides |
Description | Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [ICSC] |
Sources/Uses | Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO] |
Comments | Decomposed by water producing hydrogen chloride and phenol; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Reacts with water evolving hydrogen chloride; Fumes in moist air releasing hydrogen chloride; A strong skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] A skin irritant; Corrosive to eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROFORMATES." |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.67 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration | LCLo (rat) = 44 ppm/4h |
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Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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