N,N-Dimethyl-m-toluidine
Agent Name
N,N-Dimethyl-m-toluidine
CAS Number
121-72-2
Formula
C9-H13-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzene, 1-(dimethylamino)-3-methyl-; Dimethyl-m-toluidine; Dimetil-m-toluidina [Italian]; m,N,N-Trimethylaniline; m-Methyl-N,N-dimethylaniline; N,N,3-Trimethylaniline; N,N,3-Trimethylbenzenamine; N,N-Dimethyl-3-methylaniline; N,N-Dimethyl-m-methylaniline; Benzenamine, N,N,3-trimethyl-; m-Toluidine, N,N-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1708
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 300 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May induce methemoglobinemia; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "m-Toluidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.587 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toluidines, liquid."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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