| Agent Name |
Ethyl nitrate |
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| CAS Number |
625-58-1 |
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| Formula |
C2-H5-N-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Ethylester kyseliny dusicne [Czech]; Nitric acid, ethyl ester; Nitric ether; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Nitrates and Nitrites |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate for production of other organic chemicals; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation can cause CNS depression and methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
64 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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