Methylpyridine
Agent Name
Methylpyridine
CAS Number
1333-41-1
Formula
C6-H7-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Picoline; Pyridine, methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate for dyes and resins; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause first degree burns after short exposure and second degree burns after longer contact; Liver and kidney injury after chronic exposure have been reported. [CHRIS] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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