Chemical Properties
white to light yellow crystalline flakes
Uses
1,2-Dimethylhydrazine is a potent carcinogen that acts as a DNA alkylating agent. It is used to induce colon tumors in experimental animals. It was also used in preparation of spiroisoquinolinedione aldose reductase inhibitors.
Definition
ChEBI: A hydrochloride resulting from the reaction of 1,2,dimethylhydrazine with 2 mol eq. of hydrogen chloride.
General Description
Prisms (from water) or white crystalline powder. Distinct amine fishy or ammonia-like odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Extremely hygroscopic. Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
1,2-DIMETHYLHYDRAZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE is a reducing agent. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 1,2-DIMETHYLHYDRAZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE are not available; however, 1,2-DIMETHYLHYDRAZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE is probably combustible.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Induces colon cancer in rats and mice.
Safety Profile
Suspected carcinogen
with experimental carcinogenic,
neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data. Poison
by ingestion and subcutaneous routes.
Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation
data reported. A rocket fuel. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of
HCl and NOx
