Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate
Agent Name
Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate
CAS Number
2446-83-5
Formula
C8-H14-N2-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,2-Diazenedicarboxylic acid 1,2-bis(1-methylethyl) ester; Diisopropyl azodiformate; DIAD; [Merck Index] UN3082
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Orange liquid; [Merck Index] Pungent odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin, respiratory tract, and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Diethyl azodicarboxylate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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