General

Synonyms: 1-methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidine, 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine, l-3-(1-methyl-2-pyrolidyl)pyridine, nicocide, black leaf, black leaf 40, nicotine alkaloid, nico-dust, RCRA P075, OHS16430, destruxol orchid spray, emo-nik, fumeto bac, machnic, nico-dust, nico-fume, nic-sal, ortho N-4 dust, ten dust
Molecular formula: C₅H₄NC₄H₇NCH₃
CAS No: 54-11-5
EC No:

Physical data

Appearance: oily colourless or pale yellow liquid with a pyridine odour
Melting point: -79 C
Boiling point: 247 C
Vapour density: 5.6 ( air = 1 )
Vapour pressure: 0.04 mm Hg at 20 C
Density (g cm^-3): 1.01
Flash point: 95 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits: 0.7 - 4.0%
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: miscible
 

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Combustible.

Toxicology

Poison - may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Readily absorbed through the skin. Typical PEL 0.08 ppm.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 50 mg kg^-1
IPR-MUS LD50 5.9 mg kg^-1
SKN-RBT LD50 50 mg kg^-1
IVN-MUS LD50 0.8 mg kg^-1
SKN-RAT LD50 140 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R23 R24 R25.

Transport information

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Hazard code 6.1. UN No 1654.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation.

Safety phrases
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