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Agent Name 1,2-Diethylhydrazine
CAS Number 1615-80-1
Formula C4-H12-N2
Major Category Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms 1,2-Diaethylhydrazin [German]; Hydrazine, 1,2-diethyl-; Hydrazoethane; Hydroazoethane; N-N'-Diethylhydrazine; SDEH; Symmetrical-diethylhydrazine; sym-Diethylhydrazine; [ChemIDplus]
Category Hydrazines
Description Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Used as an intermediate and research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments An irritant; Toxic by ingestion; May be harmful if absorbed through skin or inhaled; [MSDSonline] Hydrazines are toxic to the CNS, liver, blood, and respiratory tract; [HSDB] See "1,2-Dimethylhydrazine."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 69.3 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis Yes
Methemoglobinemia Methemoglobinemia, Secondary
Neurotoxin Other CNS Neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin Hepatotoxin, Secondary
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
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Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2-DIETHYLHYDRAZINE  
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