2,3-Dichloroaniline

Synonyms

2,3-Dichlorobenzenamine; Aniline, 2,3-dichloro-; Benzenamine, 2,3-dichloro-; Aniline, 2,3-dichloro- (7CI,8CI); [ChemIDplus] 2,3-Dichlorophenylamine; [ECHA REACH Registrations] UN1590; UN3442 (dichloroanilines, solid)

Category

Amines, Aromatic

Description

Colorless solid or liquid; mp = 24 deg C; [ICSC] Solid; mp = 23-24 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Byproduct of 3,4-dichloroaniline production; Used in dyestuffs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and as a research chemical; [HSDB] Used as an intermediate; [ECHA REACH Registrations]

Comments

Causes somnolence, tremor, and weight loss in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of rats; [RTECS] Eye contact can cause redness and pain; May induce methemoglobinemia; Can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; May cause skin sensitization; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption (may induce methemoglobinemia); Suspected mutagen and carcinogen; [ECHA REACH Registrations] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "3,4-Dichloroaniline."

Biomedical References

0.021 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) > 8,047 mg/m3/4hr

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dichloroanilines."

must be preheated

Yes

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic