N-Nitrosopyrrolidine
Agent Name
N-Nitrosopyrrolidine
Alternative Name
NPYR
CAS Number
930-55-2
Formula
C4-H8-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
NPYR; 1-Nitrosopyrrolidine; 1-Pyrrolidinamine, N-nitroso-; N-Nitrosopyrrolidin [German]; N-PYR; Nitrosopyrrolidine; NO-PYR; Pyrrole, tetrahydro-N-nitroso-; Pyrrolidine, 1-nitroso-; NPYR; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrosamines
Description
Yellow liquid; [Merck Index] Deep yellow-green clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; [HSDB] Present in food products and tobacco smoke; [Merck Index]
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 injury to liver, lungs, and blood in high-dose animal studies; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 181 deg F; [CAMEO] 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
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