Diazoacetic ester
Agent Name
Diazoacetic ester
CAS Number
623-73-4
Formula
C4-H6-N2-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
DAAE; Diazoacetic acid, ethyl ester; Diazoessigsaeure-aethylester [German]; EDA; Ethoxycarbonyldiazomethane; Ethyl diazoacetate; Acetic acid, diazo-, ethyl ester; Ethyldiazoacetate; [ChemIDplus] 2-Diazoacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl diazoethanoate; [Merck Index]
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [Merck Index] Light to dark yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Highly volatile and explosive; [Merck Index] May explode on heating; An irritant; May cause nervous system disturbances; Possible carcinogen and mutagen; Targets the liver and pancreas; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Diazodinitrophenol."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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