1-Octyl-2-pyrrolidinone
Agent Name
1-Octyl-2-pyrrolidinone
CAS Number
2687-94-7
Formula
C12-H23-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
N-Octyl-2-pyrrolidone; N-Octylpyrrolidinone; N-Octylpyrrolidone; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-octyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1760
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Colorless viscous liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Aldrich MSDS] See "N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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