2-Azetidinone
Agent Name
2-Azetidinone
CAS Number
930-21-2
Formula
C3-H5-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Azetidinone; beta-Propiolactam; Propiolactam; [ChemIDplus] 2-Azacyclobutanone; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3263
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
2-Azetidinone is the simplest beta-lactam possible. Beta-lactam antibiotics include penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams. [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, basic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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