Bis(2-chloroethyl)amine hydrochloride
Agent Name
Bis(2-chloroethyl)amine hydrochloride
CAS Number
821-48-7
Formula
C4-H9-Cl2-N.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,2'-Dichlorodiethylamine hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-N-(2-chloroethyl)ethanamine hydrochloride; beta,beta'-Dichlorodiethylamine hydrochloride; Bis(2-chloroethyl)ammonium chloride; Bis(beta-chloroethyl)-amine hydrochloride; Di-2-chloroethylamine hydrochloride; LEO 72a; N,N-Bis(2-chloroethyl)amine hydrochloride; NC 26; Nor-HN2 hydrochloride; Nor-lost hydrochlorid [German]; Nornitrogen mustard hydrochloride; SK 555; TL 161; Diethylamine, 2,2'-dichloro-, hydrochloride; Ethanamine, 2-chloro-N-(2-chloroethyl)-, hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2923
Category
Halogenated Aliphatic Amines
Description
Off-white powder with an irritating odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by inhalation; Risk of irreversible adverse health effects; Suspected mutagen; Reproductive effects observed in experimental animals; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1-Chloro-2-(diethylamine)ethane hydrochloride," "N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride," and "2-Chloro-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine hydrochloride." Search for (821-48-7[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR dermatitis OR sensitizer OR sensitization): no results; [PubMed]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (mouse) = 1,000 mg/m3/10min
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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