Diethylarsine
Agent Name
Diethylarsine
CAS Number
692-42-2
Formula
C4-H11-As
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Arsine, diethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Organic
Description
Solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
No known former or present uses; [HSDB]
Comments
Spontaneously ignites in air; [CAMEO] "Almost nothing is known regarding health effects of organic arsenic compounds in humans. Studies in animals show that some simple organic arsenic compounds are less toxic than inorganic forms. Ingestion of methyl and dimethyl compounds can cause diarrhea and damage to the kidneys." [ATSDR ToxProfiles] See "Arsine" and "Arsenic."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as As
Vapor Pressure
49.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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