2-Nitrobutane
Agent Name
2-Nitrobutane
CAS Number
600-24-8
Formula
C4-H9-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Butane, 2-nitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitros, Aliphatic
Comments
Causes somnolence and respiratory stimulation in oral lethal-dose studies of rabbits; [RTECS] See "2-Nitropropane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.79 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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