Pyrazole
Agent Name
Pyrazole
CAS Number
288-13-1
Formula
C3-H4-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,2-Diazole; 1H-Pyrazole; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyrazoles
Description
Solid with an odor like pyridine; [Merck Index] Colorless crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chelating agent and in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
Equivocal evidence of teratogenicity in mice; Teratogenic effects observed in intraperitoneal study of rats (route of administration not relevant to humans); [REPROTOX] Causes zonal hepatitis and coma in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; Teratogenicity observed in rats; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.19 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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