2-Chloropyridine
Agent Name
2-Chloropyridine
CAS Number
109-09-1
Formula
C5-H4-Cl-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
alpha-Chloropyridine; o-Chloropyridine; Pyridine, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2822
Category
Pyridines
Description
A colorless oily liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO] Used to make antihistamines, germicides, pesticides, and agricultural chemicals; [Hawley]
Comments
Toxic after inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact; [CAMEO] LD50 (rabbit) is 64 mg/kg by skin and 48 mg/kg by IP injection indicating high dermal absorption; Pyridine compounds are potential CNS depressants; [Ullmann] See "Pyridine." See "3-Chloropyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.18 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 100 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
mp = -46 deg C; bp = 166 deg C; [Ullmann] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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