Dimethyl(methylene)ammounium iodide

Agent Name
Dimethyl(methylene)ammounium iodide
Alternative Name
Eschenmoser's salt
CAS Number
33797-51-2
Formula
C3-H8-N.I
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Dimethyl(methylene)ammounium iodide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
N,N-Dimethylmethyleneammonium iodide; [ChemIDplus] Eschenmoser's salt; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] Light yellow powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Merck Index] "Eschenmoser's salt, dimethylmethylideneammonium iodide, is a strong dimethylaminomethylating agent, used to prepare derivatives of the type RCH2N(CH3)2." [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor, (iodides)

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