3,4-DIHYDROXYL-ALPHA-[METHYLAMINO]METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Odorless light brown or nearly white crystals. (NTP, 1992)

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Slightly water soluble (NTP, 1992).

Flash point data for this compound are not available, however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)

SYMPTOMS: Pallor, tremor, anxiety, nervousness, rapid, forceful pulse, rise in blood pressure and temperature, rapid breathing, dilation of the pupils. (NTP, 1992)

Light sensitive. Incompatible with heat, air, iron salts, and alkalis. (NTP, 1992). An organic compound with both amine and alcohol substituents. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides. Incompatible with heat, air, iron salts, and alkalis. (NTP, 1992).

• Amines, Phosphines, and Pyridines
• Phenols and Cresols

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below.

• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or Halon extiguisher. (NTP, 1992)

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with 5% acetic acid, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 5% acetic acid to pick up any remaining material. Your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with 5% acetic acid followed by washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should protect this chemical from exposure to air and light, and store it under freezer conditions. (NTP, 1992)

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with a combination filter cartridge, i.e. organic vapor/acid gas/HEPA (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas, SO2 and a high efficiency particulate filter). (NTP, 1992)

No information available.

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Generally, the induction of vomiting is NOT recommended outside of a physician's care due to the risk of aspirating the chemical into the victim's lungs. However, if the victim is conscious and not convulsing and if medical help is not readily available, consider the risk of inducing vomiting because of the high toxicity of the chemical ingested. Ipecac syrup or salt water may be used in such an emergency. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• ADNEPHRINE
• ADRENAL
• ADRENALIN
• (.+-.)-ADRENALINE
• ADRENAMINE
• ADRIN
• 1,2-BENZENEDIOL, 4-[1-HYDROXY-2-(METHYLAMINO)ETHYL]-, (.+-.)-
• BENZYL ALCOHOL, 3,4-DIHYDROXY-ALPHA-[(METHYLAMINO)METHYL]-, (.+-.)-
• CHELOFRIN
• 1-(3,4-DIHYDROXY)PHENYL-2-METHYLAMINOETHANOL
• 3,4-DIHYDROXY-1-[1-HYDROXY-2-2-(METHYLAMINO)-ETHYL]BENZENE
• 3,4-DIHYDROXYL-ALPHA-[METHYLAMINO]METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
• 1-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-2-(METHYLAMINO)ETHANOL
• DL-ADRENALINE
• DL-EPINEPHRINE
• EPINEPHRINE
• (.+-.)-EPINEPHRINE
• EPIRENAMINE
• EPIRENAN
• EPPY
• HEMISINE
• HEMOSTASIN
• HEMOSTATIN
• 4-[1-HYDROXY-2-(METHYLAMINO)ETHYL]-1,2-BENZYL ALCOHOL
• HYPERNEPHRIN
• LEVORENINE
• 2-METHYLAMINO-1-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)ETHANOL
• NEPHRIDINE
• NIERALINE
• PARANEPHRIN
• RACEPINEFRINE
• RENAGLANDIN
• RENALEPTINE
• RENALINA
• RENOFORM
• RENOSTYPTIN
• SCURENALINE
• STYPTIRENA
• SUPRANEPHRANE
• SUPRARENALINE
• SUPRARENIN
• SURRENINE
• TAKAMINA
• VASOCONSTRICTINE
• VOSOTONIN