Dimethylzinc

Agent Name
Dimethylzinc
CAS Number
544-97-8
Formula
C2-H6-Zn
Major Category
Metals
Dimethylzinc formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dimethyl zinc; Methylzinc; Zinc methyl; Zinc, dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1370
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an accelerator in rubber vulcanization, a fungicide, and a methylating agent in methyltitanium trichloride; [HSDB]
Comments
Ignites in air; [Merck Index] A respiratory tract irritant; A severe skin and eye irritant; Causes burns by reaction with moisture in skin; Reacts violently with water evolving methane; [HSDB] Spontaneously flammable in air; Causes burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
376 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: