2,5-Dimethylpyridine
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethylpyridine
Alternative Name
2,5-Lutidine
CAS Number
589-93-5
Formula
C7-H9-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,5-Lutidine; Pyridine, 2,5-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless to light yellow liquid; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in drug manufacture; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS]
Comments
Causes changes in clotting factors, thrombocytopenia, and effects on true cholinesterase in 9-week intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Jubilant Life Sciences MSDS] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.36 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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