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Organic Chemicals > Alcohols > Ethanol > Ethylene Chlorohydrin
Organic Chemicals > Alcohols > Chlorohydrins > Ethylene Chlorohydrin

Preferred term

Ethylene Chlorohydrin  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 2 Chlorethanol
  • 2-Chlorethanol
  • 2 Chloroethyl Alcohol
  • 2-Chloroethyl Alcohol
  • Alcohol, 2-Chloroethyl
  • Ethylenechlorhydrin

Scope note

  • Used as a solvent, in the manufacture of insecticides, and for treating sweet potatoes before planting. May cause nausea, vomiting, pains in head and chest, stupefaction. Irritates mucous membranes and causes kidney and liver degeneration.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under CHLOROHYDRINS 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005023

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