1,2-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride
Agent Name
1,2-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride
CAS Number
306-37-6
Formula
C2-H8-N2.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,2-Dimethylhydrazine hydrochloride; 1,2-Dimethylhydrazinium dichloride; Dimethylhydrazinium dichloride; N,N'-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride; sym-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride; Hydrazine, 1,2-dimethyl-, dihydrochloride; Hydrazine, 1,2-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:2); [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Hydrazines
Description
White crystalline solid with fishy or ammonia-like odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
"A DNA alkylating agent that has been shown to be a potent carcinogen and is widely used to induce colon tumors in experimental animals." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Toxic to kidneys, liver, and blood; [CAMEO] Toxic by ingestion; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May damage the liver; [MSDSonline] See "1,2-Dimethylhydrazine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
mp = 167-169 deg C; [MSDSonline]
NFPA
will not burn
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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