2-(Aminomethyl)pyridine
Agent Name
2-(Aminomethyl)pyridine
CAS Number
3731-51-9
Formula
C6-H8-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(2-Pyridylmethyl)amine; 2-Picolinamine; 2-Picolylamine; 2-Pyridinemethanamine; 2-Pyridinemethylamine; beta-Picolylamine; 2-Pyridylmethylamine; Pyridine, 2-aminomethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Aminomethylpyridine; [RTECS] UN2735
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless liquid with an amine-like odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes convulsions and excitement in intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 340 mg/kg); [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.506 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, 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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