2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine
Agent Name
2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine
CAS Number
768-66-1
Formula
C9-H19-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Norpempidine; Piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin; TEMP; [EPA - TSCATS] UN1992
Category
Amines, Cyclic
Description
Light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Rats demonstrated effects possibly indicative of neurotoxicity in all test groups of acute inhalation study and high dose group (500 mg/kg) of acute oral study; [EPA - TSCATS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Piperidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.981 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 4,550 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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