| Agent Name |
Methyl nitrite |
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| CAS Number |
624-91-9 |
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| Formula |
C-H3-N-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Nitrous acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2455 |
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| Category |
Nitrates and Nitrites |
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| Description |
A liquid or gas; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to synthesize nitrite and nitroso esters and as a rocket propellant; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Caused methemoglobinemia in two workers at a phenylpropanolamine production plant; [Abstract in PubMed and NIOSHTIC # 197071] Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; [CAMEO] |
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| Reference Link |
Methemoglobinemia: an occupational hazard of phenylpropanolamine production |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 176 ppm/4h |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Primary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: METHYL NITRITE
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