N-Nitrosomethylvinylamine
Agent Name
N-Nitrosomethylvinylamine
CAS Number
4549-40-0
Formula
C3-H6-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Ethenamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; Ethenylamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; MVNA; Methylvinylnitrosamin [German]; Methylvinylnitrosamine; Methylvinylnitrosoamine; N-Ethenyl-N-methylnitrosamine; N-Methyl-N-nitroso-ethenylamine; N-Methyl-N-nitrosovinylamine; N-Nitroso-N-methylvinylamine; NMVA; Vinylamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrosamines
Description
Yellow liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as research chemical; No evidence of commercial production; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Dimethylnitrosamine"; Dimethylnitrosamine is a potent animal carcinogen; The liver is the target organ; The estimated lethal dose for an adult is 1.8 grams; [HSDB] Reacts with water; Highly toxic by inhalation and ingestion; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.96 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
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)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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