Agent Name |
Pyrrolidine |
Alternative Name |
Tetramethyleneimine |
CAS Number |
123-75-1 |
Formula |
C4-H9-N |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
1-Pyrrolidine; Pyrrolidine; Tetrahydropyrrole; [ChemFinder] UN1922 |
Category |
Amines, Heterocyclic |
Description |
Colorless to yellow liquid with ammonia-like odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate in chemical production and as a curing agent in epoxy resin systems; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] In high-dose animal studies, causes damage to the liver, kidneys, and CNS (seizures); In 6-hour inhalation studies with concentrations of 2600 ppm, no rats died. [HSDB] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
62.69 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mice) = 1,300 mg/m3/2H |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 37 deg F; [CAMEO] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PYRROLIDINE
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