2,4,6-Trinitroaniline

Agent Name
2,4,6-Trinitroaniline
CAS Number
489-98-5
Formula
C6-H4-N4-O6
Major Category
Other Uses
2,4,6-Trinitroaniline formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Picramide; Aniline, 2,4,6-trinitro- (8CI); Benzenamine, 1,4,6-trinitro-; Benzenamine, 2,4,6-trinitro- (9CI); [ChemIDplus] 1-AMINO-2,4,6-TRINITROBENZENE; 2-AMINO-1,3,5-TRINITROBENZENE; 2,4,6-TRINITROBENZENAMINE; MATB; MATB (EXPLOSIVE); UN0153; [CAMEO]
Category
Explosives
Description
Yellow crystals; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in explosives; [Hawley]
Comments
Adverse effects include skin irritation, headache, cyanosis, respiratory distress, anemia, and liver damage; [CAMEO]
Restricted
Forbidden: Transport of Trinitroaniline (Picramide) by cargo aircraft or passenger aircraft/rail; [HMT]
Biomedical References
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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

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