Bis(chloromethyl) ketone

Bis(chloromethyl) ketone
Names
IUPAC name
1,3-Dichloroacetone
Other names
α,α'-Dichloroacetone
Identifiers
534-07-6 YesY
ChemSpider 21106513
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Properties
C3H4Cl2O
Molar mass 126.96 g·mol−1
Hazards
Main hazards Extremely toxic. Dangerous to the skin and eyes
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil Health code 4: Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. E.g., VX gas Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
1
4
0
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Bis(chloromethyl) ketone is an extremely hazardous substance. It is a solid used in the making of citric acid. Exposures such as contact or inhalation of bis(chloromethyl) ketone can result in irritation or damage to skin, eyes, throat, lungs, liver and kidneys, as well as headaches and fainting.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
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