2,5-Dimethylpyrrole
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethylpyrrole
CAS Number
625-84-3
Formula
C6-H9-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1H-Pyrrole, 2,5-dimethyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrrole; 2,5-Dimethylazole; Pyrrole, 2,5-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Pyrroles
Description
Melting point = 7.7 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Causes somnolence, dyspnea, and diarrhea in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; Highly toxic by inhalation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.805 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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