N-Nitrosomethylethylamine
Agent Name
N-Nitrosomethylethylamine
CAS Number
10595-95-6
Formula
C3-H8-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Ethanamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; Ethylamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; Ethylmethylnitrosamine; Methylaethylnitrosamin [German]; Methylethylnitrosamine; Methylethylnitrosoamine; N,N-Methylethylnitrosamine; N-Ethyl-N-methylnitrosamine; N-Methyl-N-nitrosoethanamine; N-Methyl-N-nitrosoethylamine; N-Nitroso-N-methylethylamine; N-Nitrosoethylmethylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Nitrosamines
Description
Yellow liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; MAC-2 (considered to be carcinogenic for man because sufficient data from long-term animal studies or limited evidence from animal studies substantiated by evidence from epidemiological studies indicate that it can make a significant contribution to cancer risk); [MAK] An irritant; Causes liver injury in high-dose animal studies; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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