1-Methylimidazole
Agent Name
1-Methylimidazole
CAS Number
616-47-7
Formula
C4-H6-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
N-Methylimidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-; Imidazole, 1-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Imidazoles
Description
Colorless to yellow hygroscopic liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes convulsions in oral and intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 400-640 mg/kg; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Imidazole."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.478 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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