1-Octyl-2-pyrrolidinone

Agent Name
1-Octyl-2-pyrrolidinone
CAS Number
2687-94-7
Formula
C12-H23-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
1-Octyl-2-pyrrolidinone formula graphical representation
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

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