1,2,3-Trichloro-4-nitrobenzene
Agent Name
1,2,3-Trichloro-4-nitrobenzene
CAS Number
17700-09-3
Formula
C6-H2-Cl3-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,3,4-Trichloro-1-nitrobenzene; 2,3,4-Trichloronitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-1,2,3-trichlorobenzene; Benzene, 1,2,3-trichloro-4-nitro-; Benzene, 1,2,3-trichloro-4-nitro- (8CI)(9CI); Benzene, 4-nitro-1,2,3-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Nitro-2,3,4-trichlorobenzene; [CAMEO] 2,3,4,-TCNB; [IUCLID] UN1578
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Light yellow solid; [NTP] Light yellow powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Readily absorbed through skin; [IUCLID] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May induce methemoglobinemia; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000792 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitrobenzenes."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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