N-Ethyl cyclohexylamine
Agent Name
N-Ethyl cyclohexylamine
CAS Number
5459-93-8
Formula
C8-H17-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(Ethylamino)cyclohexane; Accelerator HX; Cyclohexanamine, N-ethyl-; Cyclohexane, (ethylamino)-; Cyclohexylamine, N-ethyl-; N-Cyclohexylethylamine; N-Ethyl(cyclohexyl)amine; N-Ethylcyclohexanamine; Vulkacit HX; [ChemIDplus] UN2734
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless clear liquid with an ammoniacal odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate in the production of herbicides and pharmaceuticals; [Hawley]
Comments
Corrosive and toxic; [Hawley] External application to rabbit eyes scored 9 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] Lung and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Vapor is irritating to eyes, nose, and throat; Liquid can burn skin and eyes; [CHRIS] A severe skin and eye irritant; [RTECS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may result in chemical pneumonitis; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 500 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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