Organic Chemical
chloroprene Audio
chlo·ro·prene [ klawr-uh-preen, klohr- ]
Subclass of:
Alkadienes
Definitions related to chloroprene:
  • A colorless, flammable, carcinogenic, chlorinated hydrocarbon with a pungent, ethereal odor. Chloroprene is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of neoprene rubber. Exposure to this substance causes damage to the skin, lungs, CNS, kidneys, liver and depression of the immune system. Chloroprene is a mutagen and carcinogen in animals and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Toxic, possibly carcinogenic, monomer of neoprene, a synthetic rubber; causes damage to skin, lungs, CNS, kidneys, liver, blood cells and fetuses. Synonym: 2-chlorobutadiene.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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