| Agent Name |
Piperidine |
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| Alternative Name |
Hexahydropyridine |
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| CAS Number |
110-89-4 |
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| Formula |
C5-H11-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Azacyclohexane; Cyclopentimine; Cypentil; Hexahydropyridine; Hexazane; Pentamethyleneimine; Piperidine; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Amines, Heterocyclic |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an amine odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate to produce drugs, wetting agents, and disinfectants; also used as a rubber accelerator, a curing agent for epoxy resins, and a flavoring agent; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
32.1 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PIPERIDINE
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