n-Butyl carbamate
Agent Name
n-Butyl carbamate
CAS Number
592-35-8
Formula
C5-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Butyl carbamate; Carbamic acid, butyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Carbamic Acid Esters
Description
Solid; Soluble in water (25.8 g/L at 37 deg C); [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB] Used to make paints, lacquers, and varnishes; [IUCLID]
Comments
Corrosive to the eyes; May cause skin sensitization; (based on animal studies); [IUCLID] A severe eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.15 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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