3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
Agent Name
3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
CAS Number
6959-48-4
Formula
C6-H6-Cl-N.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-(Chloromethyl) pyridine, hydrochloride; 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine HCl; 3-Pyridylmethyl chloride hydrochloride; Pyridine, 3-(chloromethyl)-, hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Pyridines
Description
Yellow or tannish-yellow solid with an irritating odor; Hygroscopic; [CAMEO] Off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [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] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May cause skin sensitization; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
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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