64295-12-1

Basic information

• Product Name: N-nitrosoethanamine
• Synonyms: Ethanamine, N-nitroso-
• CAS NO: 64295-12-1
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₆N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 74.0818
• Mol File: 64295-12-1.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 56.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Density: 1.06g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 229mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.444
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-nitrosoethanamine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-nitrosoethanamine(64295-12-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-nitrosoethanamine(64295-12-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 64295-12-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N-nitrosoethanamine is a highly toxic and potentially carcinogenic compound that is used in industrial and laboratory settings. It is a nitrosamine, a class of chemical compounds linked to cancer in humans. N-nitrosoethanamine can be formed in food during processing or cooking, particularly with the use of nitrite preservatives. Its presence in food and water sources can pose serious health risks, including an increased risk of developing cancer, particularly of the stomach and other gastrointestinal organs. Due to its toxic and carcinogenic properties, efforts are being made to limit exposure to N-nitrosoethanamine and other nitrosamines in the environment and in food products.

Upstream product

• 614-95-9 ethyl N-ethyl-N-nitrosocarbamate 

Relevant articles and documents

Effects of structure on the reactivity of α-hydroxydialkylnitrosamines in aqueous solutions

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