Product Name: 1-Methyl-4-Piperidinemethanol
Chemical Formula: C7H15NO
Synonyms: N-Methyl-4-hydroxymethylpiperidine
CAS Number: 13861-89-7
Recommended Uses: Intermediate in chemical synthesis, primarily laboratory use
Manufacturer: Chemical production or research company details provided upon purchase
Emergency Phone: Local Poison Control Center or emergency response as designated by supplier
Supplier Contact: Refer to supplied invoice or purchase documentation
Address and Email: Per transaction and local regulatory requirements
GHS Classification: Skin Irritant Category 2, Eye Irritant Category 2A, Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
Pictograms: Exclamation mark symbol stands for general health hazard
Precautionary Statements: Wear gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use.
Potential Health Effects: Eye and skin irritant, possible respiratory tract irritation, nausea if ingested
Environmental Hazards: May prove toxic to aquatic organisms, possible lasting effects in aquatic settings
Routes of Entry: Skin contact, inhalation, ingestion, eye exposure
Chemical Name: 1-Methyl-4-Piperidinemethanol
CAS Number: 13861-89-7
Concentration: ≥98% by weight
Impurities: Minor amounts of related piperidines and methylated alcohols may be present
Stabilizers or Additives: None intentionally added
Molecular Weight: 129.20 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, monitor for breathing difficulty, seek medical help if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Wash with copious amounts of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, get medical attention for irritation.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice immediately.
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, irritation, coughing, nausea
Notes for Doctor: Treat symptomatically, monitor for respiratory and gastrointestinal distress
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Combustion may generate nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other irritating vapors
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and flame-resistant clothing
Special Procedures: Remove unaffected containers from fire area if doing so does not risk safety, use water spray to cool nearby tanks
Explosion Risk: Vapor may be heavier than air, collect in low or confined areas
Decomposition Products: Thermal breakdown may release toxic gases including nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides
Advice for Firefighters: Use full protective equipment and avoid breathing fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear protective gloves, goggles, and clothing, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid direct contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers or waterways, avoid release to the environment, contain spill immediately
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent (e.g., vermiculite, sand), collect and place in suitable container for disposal
Decontamination: Clean spill area with water and mild detergent, ventilate area
Disposal Considerations: Dispose per local and national waste regulations
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate non-essential personnel, use proper respiratory protection if vapors present
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, use only in a well-ventilated area, do not breathe vapors or mists
Hygienic Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat or drink near handling area
Conditions for Storage: Store in tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location, away from incompatible materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids or bases
Storage Temperature: Room temperature under normal conditions, protected from sunlight and moisture
Specific Uses: Intended strictly for laboratory or industrial use, employ standard chemical safety practices
Control Parameters: No established exposure limit values, consider general dust/vapor limits
Engineering Controls: Use fume hood or adequate local exhaust, maintain eye wash stations and safety showers nearby
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, lab coat, avoid skin exposure
Respiratory Protection: Use appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators if airborne concentration exceeds recommended limits
Environmental Controls: Prevent material from entering drainage systems and open water
General Protection: Inspect PPE regularly, dispose of contaminated clothing safely
Appearance: Colorless or pale yellow liquid
Odor: Faint, characteristic amine odor
pH: Not applicable (neutral in water)
Melting Point: Approximately -35°C
Boiling Point: 230–235°C at 1 atm
Flash Point: Estimated 100°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not rapid under ambient conditions
Flammability: Not highly flammable under normal use, vapors can catch fire in presence of strong ignition source
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Solubility: Miscible with water and organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Data available on request
Auto-ignition Temperature: Data not available, handle as potentially combustible
Viscosity: Low viscosity
Density: ~0.98 g/cm³ at 20°C
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Polymerization: No potential under recommended handling procedures
Reactvity: Not highly reactive, but avoid contact with strong oxidizers or acids
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to extreme heat, open flames, and oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Possible emission of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides upon decomposition
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Other Precautions: Use only with adequate ventilation, do not store near food or feed
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if ingested. Estimated oral LD50 (rat): 300-2000 mg/kg.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Can cause noticeable skin irritation on contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Results in significant eye irritation, redness, potential corneal damage after exposure
Respiratory Sensitization: Not established, but irritation possible at high vapor concentrations
Skin Sensitization: Not established, repeated exposure increases risk
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Data insufficient
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available
Target Organ Effects: May affect nervous and gastrointestinal systems after high-level or long-term exposure
Symptoms of Exposure: Burning sensation, nausea, coughing, headache, drowsiness
Toxicity: Harmful in aquatic environments, known to cause negative effects on aquatic invertebrates
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under most environmental conditions
Bioaccumulative Potential: Based on structure, moderate potential
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility, soluble in groundwater
Other Environmental Risks: Do not release large amounts into the natural environment, follow best practices for mitigation
Results from PBT/vPvB assessment: Not assessed as persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic or very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Additional Information: Reduce discharge to natural waterways as much as possible
Waste Treatment Methods: Consult local, regional, and national regulations
Methods of Disposal: Use the services of a certified hazardous waste contractor
Waste Codes: Based on classification under local regulations
Packaging Disposal: Triple rinse, puncture, and dispose of empty containers as hazardous waste
Recycling: Chemical recycling where available, do not pour down drains or sewers
Special Precautions: Avoid creating aerosols or splashes, label all containers as hazardous waste
UN Number: Consult most recent transport regulations as it varies by country
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical not otherwise specified
Transport Hazard Class: Determined based on risk assessment
Packing Group: III (if applicable)
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant under standard rules
Environmental Hazards: Avoid spills during transport, secure all containers
Special Precautions During Transport: Keep upright and tightly sealed, transport only in authorized containers with appropriate labeling
Regulatory References: IMDG, IATA, ADR compliant protocols to be followed
Inventory Listings: Notified to appropriate national and international chemical inventories
OSHA: Subject to general workplace and safety controls
SARA Title III: Not classified under extremely hazardous substances
TSCA (US): Listed
REACH (EU): Needs registration if imported above threshold amounts
WHMIS (Canada): Controlled product
Proper Labeling: GHS-compliant hazard labels and safety warnings required
Right-to-Know: All personnel must have access to safety data
Restrictions: Use restricted to professional and industrial users, public exposure should be avoided based on risk assessment
