1-Iodo-2,4-dinitrobenzene
Agent Name
1-Iodo-2,4-dinitrobenzene
CAS Number
709-49-9
Formula
C6-H3-I-N2-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Yellow powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene" and "1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: