4-Pyridineethanesulfonic acid
Agent Name
4-Pyridineethanesulfonic acid
CAS Number
53054-76-5
Formula
C7-H9-N-O3-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-(4-Pyridyl)ethanesulfonic acid; 4-Pyridylethylsulfonic acid; 2-(4-Pyridyl)ethanesulphonic acid; [ChemIDplus] UN2585
Category
Pyridines
Description
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl sulfonic acids, solid, with not more than 5% free sulfuric acid."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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