2-Methylaminopyridine

Agent Name
2-Methylaminopyridine
CAS Number
4597-87-9
Formula
C6-H8-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Methylaminopyridine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Methylamino-2 pyridine; N-2-Pyridylmethylamine; 2-(Methylamino)pyridine; 2-Pyridinamine, N-methyl- (9CI); Pyridine, 2-methylamino-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Light yellow liquid; mp = 14-15 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes excitement in intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 270 mg/kg); [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Aminopyridine."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.11 mm Hg

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