2-Methyl-2-nitro-1-propanol
Agent Name
2-Methyl-2-nitro-1-propanol
CAS Number
76-39-1
Formula
C4-H9-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-nitropropanol; 2-Nitro-2-methyl-1-propanol; 2-Nitro-2-methylpropanol; 1-Propanol, 2-methyl-2-nitro-; 2-Methyl-2-nitropropan-1-ol; [ChemIDplus] 2-Methyl-2-nitro-1-propanol; NMP; [Ullmann]
Category
Nitros, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless solid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used in adhesives to bond tire cords; [Ullmann]
Comments
A severe eye irritant (rabbits); Causes ataxia, respiratory depression, and hematuria after oral lethal doses in rats; [RTECS] A strong eye irritant, based on animal studies; [eChemPortal: HPVIS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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