2-Methylbenzylamine
Agent Name
2-Methylbenzylamine
CAS Number
89-93-0
Formula
C8-H11-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
alpha-Amino-2-xylene; o-Methylbenzylamine; o-Xylylamine; Benzenemethanamine, 2-methyl-; Benzylamine, o-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2735
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 56 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "alpha-Methylbenzylamine." See "o-Toluidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, 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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