1,2-Dimethylhydrazine
1,2-Dimethylhydrazin · 1,2-dimetilhidrazina · ۲،۱-دیمتیلهیدرآزین · Dimetilhidrazina simetris · 1,2-dimetylohydrazyna · 1,2-Dimetilhidrazin · 1,2-二甲基肼 · 1,2-диметилгидразин · 1,2-Dimetilhidrazin
| CAS | 540-73-8 |
|---|---|
| UN | 2382 |
| Formula | C2H8N2 |
| Molar mass | 60.098 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.4 % vol |
| UEL | 20.0 % vol |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.07 |
| GHS | Danger · H301, H311, H331, H350, H411 |
1,2-dimethylhydrazine is a member of the class of hydrazines that is hydrazine in which one of the hydrogens attached to each nitrogen is replaced by a methyl group. A powerful DNA alkylating agent and carcinogen, it is used to induce colon cancer in laboratory rats and mice. 1,2-dimethylhydrazine appears as a colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Less dense than water. Contact irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.