Product Name: N-Pentylimidazole
Chemical Formula: C8H14N2
CAS Number: 15686-54-5
Synonyms: 1-Pentylimidazole, NPI
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, organic synthesis intermediate
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GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation – Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity (Category 3)
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Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, Causes skin irritation, Causes serious eye irritation, May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors or mist, Wash thoroughly after handling, Use proper protective equipment, Store locked up, Dispose of contents and container in compliance with regulations
Substance: N-Pentylimidazole
Concentration: ≥ 98%
Impurities: Trace imidazole congeners and by-products from synthesis
Molecular Weight: 138.21 g/mol
EC Number: 239-527-9
General Advice: Remove contaminated clothing, move to fresh air, seek immediate medical attention
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air, support breathing, seek medical help if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Wash gently with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with water for several minutes, hold eyelids apart, consult a specialist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical help immediately
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, appropriate foam
Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Procedures: Avoid inhalation of combustion materials, cool exposed containers with water spray, keep run-off away from drains and waterways
Personal Precautions: Evacuate non-essential personnel, ventilate area, avoid inhalation and contact
Protective Equipment: Chemical goggles, gloves, laboratory coat, suitable respirator for large spills
Cleanup Methods: Soak up with inert absorbent (vermiculite, sand), collect in a chemical waste container
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to sewers, surface and groundwater
Decontamination: Wash spill area thoroughly with soap and water
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation, avoid skin and eye contact, prevent inhalation of vapor or dust
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands before breaks and after work, do not eat or drink while handling
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, in a dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources
Incompatibles: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases
Transfer Precautions: Use anti-static measures
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limit for N-Pentylimidazole (observe general solvent exposure recommendations)
Engineering Controls: Laboratory fume hood or mechanical ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, gloves (nitrile recommended), laboratory coat, appropriate respiratory protection for high exposures
Environmental Controls: Avoid emissions to the environment, use containment where appropriate
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Pungent, amine-like
pH: Not available
Melting Point: -37°C
Boiling Point: 232°C
Flash Point: 100°C (closed cup, estimate)
Vapor Pressure: 0.14 mmHg at 25°C
Solubility: Miscible with organic solvents (ethanol, acetone), limited in water
Density: 0.94 g/cm³ at 20°C
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow): Estimated 1.4
Viscosity: Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Explosive Limits: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Thermal Decomposition: Produces hazardous fumes of nitrogen and carbon oxides
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, generates heat with acids
Hazardous Reactions: Polymerization does not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sources of ignition, incompatible chemicals
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) 420 mg/kg (literature value)
Routes of Exposure: Oral, inhalation, dermal, ocular
Symptoms: Burning sensation, cough, sore throat, headache, skin and eye redness, gastrointestinal distress
Sensitization: No known data
Chronic toxicity: Not fully investigated, handle as a potential chronic hazard
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: No data; not classified by IARC or NTP
Reproductive Effects: Not determined
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life, avoid release to environment
Persistence and Degradability: May degrade slowly in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low to moderate based on log Kow
Mobility in Soil: May leach to ground water due to moderate solubility
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to daphnia and algae at lower concentrations based on imidazole analogues
Further Information: No data on bioaccumulation in food chain
Disposal Methods: Dissolve or mix in a combustible solvent and incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber
Disposal of Packaging: Contaminated packaging must follow hazardous waste regulations, triple rinse before disposal or reconditioning
Local Requirements: All disposal practices must comply with local, state, federal, and international regulations
Recommendations: Do not discharge to surface waters or municipal sewers
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: N-Pentylimidazole
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for Transport: Keep containers tightly closed and upright, segregate from oxidizers
Global Inventory Status: Listed or exempted on major chemical inventories (TSCA, EINECS, DSL)
Hazard Symbol/Labeling Requirements: GHS, OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, WHMIS (Canada)
Notification Requirements: Subject to chemical-specific reporting as per regional regulatory frameworks
Other Regulations: Not subject to the chemicals of high concern/federal SARA Title III Section 313, or California Proposition 65 based on present data
Worker Protection: Comply with employee right-to-know laws and hazard communication standards
