Ethyl N-methylcarbamate
Agent Name
Ethyl N-methylcarbamate
CAS Number
105-40-8
Formula
C4-H9-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carbamic acid, methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl methylcarbamate; Ethyl-N-methylcarbamate; Ethylester kyseliny methylkarbaminove [Czech]; Methylcarbamic acid, ethyl ester; Methylurethane; Methylurethane (VAN); N-Methyl urethan; N-Methylurethan; N-Methylurethane; N-Methylcarbamic acid ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Carbamic Acid Esters
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as research chemical; No known commercial production in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen, tumorigen, and reproductive effector; Causes somnolence in subcutaneous, lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] Inhalation of high concentrations may cause narcotic effects; [CAMEO] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
VP = 1.0 mm Hg at 26.5 deg C; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.