Product Identification

Product Name

3,7-Dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid

Synonyms

3,7-Dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid
3,7-Dichloroquinoline-8-carboxylic acid
Facet
Paramount
Parmount

CAS

84087-01-4

Formula

C10H5Cl2NO2

Molecular Weight

242.06

EINECS

402-780-1

RTECS

VB1984000

Beilstein/Gmelin

7761858

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water

0.39 g/L (25 C)

Melting Point

274

Boiling Point

405

Vapor Pressure

2.7E-7 (25)

Density

1.58 g/cm3 (20 C)

pKa/pKb

10.94 (pKb)

Partition Coefficient

2.11

Heat Of Vaporization

69.28 kJ/mol

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.

Eyes

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Skin

May cause irritation. May cause allergic reaction.

Eyes

May cause irritation.

Hazards

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

EC Risk Phrase

43

EC Safety Phrase

24 37

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.

Respirators

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.

Exposure Effects

May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

199

Fire Fighting

Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas.