Chloroacetonitrile
Agent Name
Chloroacetonitrile
CAS Number
107-14-2
Formula
C2-H2-Cl-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Chloroacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, chloro-; Chloracetonitrile; Chloroethanenitrile; Chloromethyl cyanide; Monochloroacetonitrile; Monochloromethyl cyanide; alpha-Chloroacetonitrile; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate and fumigant; [CAMEO]
Comments
A lachrymator; Burns the skin and eyes; Reacts with water and acids to form hydrogen chloride; Hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride are produced in a fire; [CAMEO] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
IDLH (NIOSH)
14 ppm
Vapor Pressure
8.7 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP = 15 mm Hg at 31 deg C; [ChemIDplus]
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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