Lithium acetylide, ethylene diamine complex
Agent Name
Lithium acetylide, ethylene diamine complex
CAS Number
6867-30-7; 50475-76-8
Formula
C2-H8-N2.C2-H-Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lithium acetylide, ethylenediamine complex; Lithium, (1,2-ethanediamine-kappaN,kappaN')ethynyl-; Lithium, (1,2-ethanediamine-kappaN1,kappaN2)ethynyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3131
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
Brown powder with an amine-like odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Lithium." See "Acetylene" and "Ethylenediamine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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