Pyrimidine
Agent Name
Pyrimidine
CAS Number
289-95-2
Formula
C4-H4-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,3-Diazabenzene; 1,3-Diazine; Metadiazine; Miazine; m-Diazine; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Pyrimidines
Description
Liquid or solid with a penetrating odor; mp = 20-22 deg C; [Merck Index] Clear, slightly brownish-yellow liquid; Hygroscopic; mp = 19 deg C; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"The pyrimidine ring system has wide occurrence in nature as substituted and ring fused compounds and derivatives, including the nucleotides, thiamine (vitaminB1) and alloxan. It is also found in many synthetic compounds such as barbiturates and the HIV drug, zidovudine." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Flammable; May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
12.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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