N-Nitrosopiperidine
Agent Name
N-Nitrosopiperidine
Alternative Name
NPIP
CAS Number
100-75-4
Formula
C5-H10-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Nitrosopiperidine; N-Nitroso-piperidin [German]; N-PIP; NO-Pip; Nitrosopiperidin [German]; Piperidine, 1-nitroso-; Pyridine, hexahydro-N-nitroso-; TL 266; [ChemIDplus] NPIP
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] May cause irritation; Causes liver injury in high-dose animal studies; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.092 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (mice) > 500 mg/m3/10min
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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