Product Name: N-Ethyl-2-Pyrrolidine
Chemical Formula: C6H13N
CAS Number: 1003-56-1
Synonyms: 2-Pyrrolidineethanamine, N-Ethylpyrrolidine
Recommended Use: Organic synthesis intermediate, research purposes
Manufacturer: Chemical supply labs or industrial chemical distributors
Contact Information: Emergency telephone lines as provided by supplier
Emergency Overview: Liquid with a strong odor, reacts with oxidizers, causes skin and eye irritation
GHS Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 3), Acute toxicity oral (Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation.
Pictograms: Flame, Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames. Avoid breathing vapors/mist. Wear protective gloves/eye protection.
Main Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Potential Health Effects: Toxic effects on central nervous system, respiratory irritation, risk of allergic reaction after prolonged contact
Chemical Identity: N-Ethyl-2-Pyrrolidine
CAS Number: 1003-56-1
Concentration: 98% minimum by weight
Impurities: Trace pyrrolidine derivatives and water
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms such as headache or dizziness
Skin Contact: Immediately wash skin with plenty of water and soap, remove contaminated clothing, consult doctor if irritation remains
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, hold eyelids open, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, seek medical evaluation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice or contact poison control center
Symptoms/Effects: Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, nausea, headache, drowsiness after significant exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-pressure water jets can spread the material
Specific Hazards: Produces toxic gases including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide under combustion
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full firefighting clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Cool containers with water from a safe distance, prevent runoff from entering drains, contain fire residues
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate, wear chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing, safety goggles, avoid vapor
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering watercourses, drains, or soil
Containment: Dike spilled material, collect with non-combustible absorbent, place in secure container
Cleaning Up: Use proper absorbent materials, remove sources of ignition, ventilate area, dispose as hazardous waste
Decontamination: Clean surfaces with plenty of water and detergent
Safe Handling: Work with local fume extraction, avoid contact with skin and eyes, prevent inhalation of vapor, handle away from heat and ignition sources
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, segregate from oxidizers and acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, mineral acids, halogenated agents
General Hygiene: Wash hands after handling, keep work area clean, do not eat or drink during use
Exposure Limits: No established ACGIH or OSHA exposure limits; control exposure at the lowest feasible level
Engineering Controls: Chemical fume hood or local exhaust, emergency eyewash stations, safety showers nearby
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, butyl rubber or nitrile gloves, lab coat or apron, respiratory protection if vapor exceeds threshold
Monitoring: Regular air monitoring in handling areas, proper maintenance of control equipment
Other Protective Measures: Remove contaminated clothing, properly dispose after use
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Strong amine-like
Molecular Weight: 99.17 g/mol
pH: Not available
Melting Point: -60°C
Boiling Point: 151°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 41°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not established
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Explosion Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: 5 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: 3.5 (air = 1)
Specific Gravity: 0.85 (water = 1)
Solubility: Miscible with organic solvents, slightly soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 275°C
Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide under fire conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, degrades on prolonged exposure to air or light
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur under typical storage and handling
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents, acid chlorides
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases toxic fumes in case of fire including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flames, exposure to sunlight, sparks, moisture
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat) estimated at 820 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate skin irritation, long contact intensifies effects
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye discomfort and redness
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause coughing, headaches, dizziness with high vapor exposure
Carcinogenicity: No data for long-term cancer studies, no evidence for classification
Mutagenicity: Not reported; further research required
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Unlikely at low levels but may affect nervous system and respiratory system at higher concentrations
Other Effects: No known reproductive toxicity based on available data
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, possible long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Some biodegradation expected with prolonged exposure in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Unknown; data limited
Mobility in Soil: Likely to exhibit moderate mobility due to solubility characteristics
Other Ecological Effects: Avoid contamination of surface and groundwater
Disposal Methods: Treat as hazardous chemical waste, send to approved chemical disposal facility
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers, dispose as hazardous waste
Sewage Disposal: Do not release to sewer or waterways
Special Precautions: Follow local, state, and federal regulations for disposal, contact licensed waste handler for guidance
UN Number: 1993 (for flammable liquids, n.o.s.)
UN Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (contains N-Ethyl-2-Pyrrolidine)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Flammable liquid
Marine Pollutant: Not listed
Special Precautions: Avoid shipment with food and feedstuffs, protect containers from physical damage, ventilate cargo area
OSHA Status: Not specifically regulated as hazardous by OSHA
TSCA Status: Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
SARA Title III: Not listed under Sections 302, 313; general reporting for hazardous chemicals applies
State Regulations: Subject to state chemical safety regulations
EU Regulation: Covered under REACH, classified as hazardous substance
Other Regulations: Requires hazard communications training for users, label containers and storage facilities appropriately, maintain exposure records as required by local law
