Dimethylcarbamoyl Chloride

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A colorless liquid that is rapidly hydrolyzed in water. Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and dyes. Exposure to this substance results in eye irritation, damaged mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and lungs and causes liver disturbance. Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - Chloroformic Acid Dimethylamide - DIMETHYLCARBAMOYL CHLORIDE - DMCC - Dimethylcarbamic Chloride - N,N-Dimethylcarbamoyl Chloride