Definition
ChEBI: A tertiary amino compound consisting of one 2-chloroethyl and two methyl groups covalently bound to a nitrogen atom.
Safety Profile
Poison by an
unspecified route. A systemic irritant.
Mutation data reported. When heated to
decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of
Cland NOx.
Carcinogenicity
No studies by common exposure
routes have been conducted. In addition, dimethyl(b-chloroethyl)
amine (and its hydrochloride salt) has not been evaluated
by the IARC for carcinogenic potential.
