Methyl carbamate
Agent Name
Methyl carbamate
Alternative Name
Carbamic acid, methyl ester
CAS Number
598-55-0
Formula
C2-H5-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carbamic acid, methyl ester; Methylcarbamate; Methylester kyseliny karbaminove [Czech]; Methylkarbamat [Czech]; Methylurethan; Methylurethane; Urethylane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Carbamic Acid Esters
Description
White solid; sublimes at room temperature; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dimethylol methyl carbamate-based resins and pharmaceuticals; Also used in the textile industry as a fabric finish for polyester/cotton blends; [HSDB]
Comments
High levels of exposure may lead to narcosis; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.56 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: