| Agent Name | 1-Methylimidazole |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 616-47-7 |
| Formula | C4-H6-N2 |
| Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
| Synonyms | N-Methylimidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-; Imidazole, 1-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922 |
| Category | Imidazoles |
| Description | Colorless to yellow hygroscopic liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
| Comments | Causes convulsions in oral and intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 400-640 mg/kg; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Imidazole." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.47 mm Hg |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
1-Methylimidazole
CAS Number
616-47-7
Formula
C4-H6-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
N-Methylimidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-; Imidazole, 1-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Imidazoles
Description
Colorless to yellow hygroscopic liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes convulsions in oral and intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 400-640 mg/kg; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Imidazole."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.47 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.