Benzeneethanamine, 3,4-dimethoxy-
Agent Name
Benzeneethanamine, 3,4-dimethoxy-
CAS Number
120-20-7
Formula
C10-H15-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethylamine; 3,4-Di-O-methyldopamine; 3,4-Dimethoxy-beta-phenylethylamine; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzeneethanamine; 3,4-Dimethoxydopamine; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylethylamine; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylethylamine (base); DIMPEA; DMPEA; Dimethoxydopamine; Dimethoxyphenylethylamine; Dopamine dimethyl ether; Homoveratrylamine; O,O-Dimethyldopamine; beta-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethylamine; Benzeneethanamine, 3,4-dimethoxy-; Phenethylamine, 3,4-dimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] DMPE; [RTECS]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Colorless liquid with an amine-like odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00261 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5,500 mg/m3/4hr
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
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