Pyridine-d5
Agent Name
Pyridine-d5
CAS Number
7291-22-7
Formula
C5-D5-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(2H5)Pyridine; [ChemIDplus] Azabenzene-d5; Azine-d5; [NTP] Pentadeuteropyridine; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Deuterated pyridine; UN1282
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless liquid with a disagreeable odor; [NTP]
Comments
An irritant; Toxic and caustic; [NTP] May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Targets the liver, kidney, bone marrow, and nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Pyridine." See "Deuterium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
15 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Pyridine."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: