Ethyl thiocyanate

Agent Name
Ethyl thiocyanate
CAS Number
542-90-5
Formula
C3-H5-N-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Ethyl thiocyanate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Aethylrhodanid [German]; Ethane, thiocyanato-; Ethyl rhodanate; Ethyl sulfocyanate; Ethylthiocyanate; Ethylthiokyanat [Czech]; Thiocyanic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Volatile liquid; [HSDB] Clear faintly yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as agricultural insecticide; as insecticidal fumigant; [HSDB]
Comments
In high-dose animal studies, causes somnolence, convulsions, ataxia, paralysis, and changes to the liver and kidneys; [RTECS] Thiocyanates are goitrogenic; [HSDB] A severe irritant capable of causing serious injury in high concentrations; A lachrymator; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions; [MSDSonline] See "CYANIDES."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.83 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
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

Processes

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