2-Iodoacetamide

Agent Name
2-Iodoacetamide
CAS Number
144-48-9
Formula
C2-H4-I-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Iodoacetamide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Iodoacetamide; Monoiodoacetamide; Surauto; Acetamide, 2-iodo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An alkylating sulfhydryl reagent with action similar to iodoacetate; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Causes ulceration or bleeding from the stomach and other GI changes in 74-week intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Chloroacetamide."
Reference Link #1
Biochemist's occupational allergic contact dermatitis from iodoacetamide and acrylamide.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00506 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: