Methoxyamine hydrochloride
Agent Name
Methoxyamine hydrochloride
Alternative Name
O-Methylhydroxylamine hydrochloride
CAS Number
593-56-6
Formula
C-H5-N-O.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
O-Methylhydroxylamine hydrochloride; (Aminooxy)methane hydrochloride; Hydroxylamine methyl ether hydrochloride; Methoxyamine, hydrochloride; Methoxyammonium chloride; Methoxylamine hydrochloride; Methyloxyammonium chloride; N-Methoxylamine hydrochloride; O-Methylhydroxyamine hydrochloride; O-Methylhydroxylamine HCl; Hydroxylamine, O-methyl-, hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Hydroxylamines
Description
Off-white solid; [CAMEO] Colorless hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an analytical reagent for aldehydes and ketones; [NTP]
Comments
Causes burns; [CAMEO] Causes severe irritation or burns to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; [NTP] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Methoxyamine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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