Benzhydrazide
Agent Name
Benzhydrazide
CAS Number
613-94-5
Formula
C7-H8-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzohydrazide; Benzohydrazine; Benzoic acid hydrazide; Benzoic hydrazide; Benzoyl hydrazide; Benzoyl hydrazine; Benzoylhydrazine; Hydrazid kyseliny benzoove [Czech]; Hydrazine, benzoyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Hydrazides
Description
Solid; Soluble in water; [HSDB] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for hydrazine-based products; [HSDB]
Comments
In animal experiments, causes somnolence and seizures after acute exposure and tumors after chronic exposure; [RTECS] May cause liver injury; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Hydrazine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.78E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
mp = 115 deg C; bp = 267 deg C (decomposes); [HSDB]
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
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