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[Chemical Properties]
white powder |
[General Description]
White powder or solid. Insoluble in water. |
[Air & Water Reactions]
Insoluble in water. |
[Reactivity Profile]
A halogenated alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. Alcohols and polyols vary widely in toxicity. Among the most toxic are methyl and allyl alcohol, which act as nervous system depressants. |
[Health Hazard]
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition Chlordecone alcohol emits toxic fumes. |
[Fire Hazard]
Flash point data for Chlordecone alcohol are not available. Chlordecone alcohol is probably combustible. |
[Definition]
ChEBI: Chlordecone alcohol is an organochlorine compound. |