2-Oxazolidinone
Agent Name
2-Oxazolidinone
CAS Number
497-25-6
Formula
C3-H5-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,3-Oxazolidin-2-one; 2-Oxazolidone; Carbamic acid, (2-hydroxyethyl)-, gamma-lactone; Oxazolidone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Derivatives of oxazolidin-2-one. They represent an important class of synthetic antibiotic agents." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (497-25-6[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR dermatitis OR sensitizer OR sensitization): no results; [PubMed]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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