2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
Agent Name
2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
CAS Number
6959-47-3
Formula
C6-H6-Cl-N.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-(Chloromethyl) pyridine, hydrochloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine HCl; 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine, hydrochloride; 2-Picolyl chloride hydrochloride; 2-Pyridylmethylchloride hydrochloride; Picolyl chloride hydrochloride; Pyridine, 2-(chloromethyl)-, hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1759
Category
Pyridines
Description
Off-white solid; [CAMEO] Off-white or tan crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A severe skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; High concentrations are highly corrosive to tissue; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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