1-CHLORO-1-PROPENE is a halogenated unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon. The unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons are generally much more reactive than the alkanes, which are saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons. Strong oxidizers may react vigorously with them. Reducing agents can react exothermically to release gaseous hydrogen. In the presence of various catalysts (such as acids) or initiators, compounds in this class can undergo very exothermic addition polymerization reactions.
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. Very mildly toxic by skin contact
and inhalation. A skin and eye irritant.
Mutation data reported. Questionable
carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic
data. Very dangerous fire hazard when
exposed to heat, flames (sparks), or
oxidzers. Explosive in the form of vapor
when exposed to heat or flame. To fight
fire, use alcohol foam, dry chemical, mist,
spray, fog. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of Cl-. See also
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS,
ALIPHATIC
