Pyridine hydrochloride
Agent Name
Pyridine hydrochloride
CAS Number
628-13-7
Formula
C5-H5-N.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Pyridinium chloride; Pyridinium monochloride; Pyridine, hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] Pyridiniumchlorid; Cloruro de piridinio; Chlorure de pyridinium; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS]
Category
Pyridines
Description
White solid; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; Targets the liver and kidneys; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
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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