| Agent Name |
Methylpyridine |
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| CAS Number |
1333-41-1 |
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| Formula |
C6-H7-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Picoline; Pyridine, methyl-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Pyridines |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate for dyes and resins; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
May cause first degree burns after short exposure and second degee burns after longer contact; Liver and kidney injury after chronic exposure have been reported. [CHRIS] See "Pyridine." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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