2,6-Lutidine
Agent Name
2,6-Lutidine
CAS Number
108-48-5
Formula
C7-H9-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,6-Dimethylpyridine; Pyridine, 2,6-dimethyl-; alpha,alpha'-Dimethylpyridine; alpha,alpha'-Lutidine; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Pyridines
Description
Oily liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, resins, dyestuffs, rubber accelerators, and insecticides; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Pyridine"; Pyridine is an irritant that causes CNS depression after ingestion of 1/2 cup or inhalation of 6-12 ppm; It can cause liver and kidney injury; [HSDB] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.65 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 7,500 ppm/1h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 33 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
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
Other Information
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