2,5-Dimethoxyaniline
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethoxyaniline
CAS Number
102-56-7
Formula
C8-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-2,5-dimethoxybenzene; 2,5-Dimethoxybenzenamine; Aminohydroquinone dimethyl ether; C.I. 35811; Aniline, 2,5-dimethoxy-; Benzenamine, 2,5-dimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Brown powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes somnolence, methemoglobinemia, liver and kidney changes, and general anesthesia in acute oral studies of mice; [RTECS] May cause irritation; May induce methemoglobinemia; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00828 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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