2-Pyridineethanol
Agent Name
2-Pyridineethanol
CAS Number
103-74-2
Formula
C7-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine; 2-(2-Pyridyl)ethanol; 2-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)pyridine; 2-Pyridylethanol; Pyridine, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; Pyridine-2-ethanol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Hygroscopic; [HSDB] Liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the manufacturing of vinyl pyridines, thioridazine (psychotropic agent), and tiquizium bromide (antispasmodic); [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] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.03E-05 mm Hg
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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