| Agent Name |
1,2-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride |
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| CAS Number |
306-37-6 |
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| Formula |
C2-H8-N2.2Cl-H |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,2-Dimethylhydrazine hydrochloride; 1,2-Dimethylhydrazinium dichloride; Dimethylhydrazinium dichloride; N,N'-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride; sym-Dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride; Hydrazine, 1,2-dimethyl-, dihydrochloride; Hydrazine, 1,2-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:2); [ChemIDplus] UN2811 |
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| Category |
Hydrazines |
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| Description |
White crystalline solid with fishy or ammonia-like odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"A DNA alkylating agent that has been shown to be a potent carcinogen and is widely used to induce colon tumors in experimental animals." [ChemIDplus] |
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| Comments |
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Toxic to kidneys, liver, and blood; [CAMEO] Toxic by ingestion; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May damage the liver; [MSDSonline] See "1,2-Dimethylhydrazine." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 167-169 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
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