2-Fluoroaniline
Agent Name
2-Fluoroaniline
CAS Number
348-54-9
Formula
C6-H6-F-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-2-fluorobenzene; 2-Fluorobenzenamine; o-Fluoroaniline; Aniline, o-fluoro- (8CI); Benzenamine, 2-fluoro-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Fluorophenylamine; [CAMEO] UN2941
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Clear to pale yellow liquid with a mild sweet odor; [CHRIS]
Comments
Causes methemoglobinemia in acute oral studies of rats; [RTECS] An eye irritant; Exposure may cause cyanosis, headache, nausea, and unconsciousness; Can be absorbed through skin; [CHRIS] A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Chloroaniline."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Fluoroanilines." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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