2-Methoxyethylamine
Agent Name
2-Methoxyethylamine
CAS Number
109-85-3
Formula
C3-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-2-methoxyethane; 1-Methoxy-2-aminoethane; 2-Aminoethyl methyl ether; 2-Methoxy-1-ethanamine; 2-Methoxyethanamine; beta-Methoxyethylamine; Ethanamine, 2-methoxy-; Ethylamine, 2-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN2733
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; Causes muscle weakness, tremor, ataxia, dyspnea, and cyanosis in oral lethal-dose studies of rats and mice; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethanolamine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, flammable, corrosive, 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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