N-Ethylaniline
Agent Name
N-Ethylaniline
Alternative Name
N-Ethylbenzenamine
CAS Number
103-69-5
Formula
C8-H11-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
N-Ethylbenzenamine; Aethylanilin [German]; Aniline, N-ethyl-; Anilinoethane; Benzenamine, N-ethyl-; Ethylaniline; Ethylphenylamine; N-Ethyl-N-phenylamine; N-Ethylaminobenzene; N-Ethylbenzenamine; N-Ethylbenzenamino; N-Ethylbenzeneamino; UN2272; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Clear to straw-colored liquid with an aniline-like odor (pleasant, medicinal); darkens to a brown color after exposure to light and air; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used to manufacture dyes and explosive stabilizers; [HSDB]
Comments
In animal feeding studies, it induces anemia and methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] Contact with substance may cause burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.204 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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