1-Iodo-3-nitrobenzene
Agent Name
1-Iodo-3-nitrobenzene
CAS Number
645-00-1
Formula
C6-H4-I-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-Iodonitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-iodo-3-nitro-; m-Iodonitrobenzene; [ChemIDplus] 3-Iodo-1-nitrobenzene; m-Nitroiodobenzene; m-Nitrophenyl iodide; 3-Nitroiodobenzene; 3-Nitrophenyl iodide; [CAMEO] UN1325
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Prisms or tan solid; mp = 36-38 deg C; [CAMEO]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; Toxic by inhalation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "m-Nitrochlorobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00174 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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