2-Amino-4-chlorophenol
Agent Name
2-Amino-4-chlorophenol
CAS Number
95-85-2
Formula
C6-H6-Cl-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-5-chloroaniline; 5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline; C.I. 76525; C.I. Oxidation Base 18; Fouramine PY; p-Chloro-o-aminophenol; Phenol, 2-amino-4-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] 4-Chloro-2-aminophenol; [ICSC] Aminochlorophenol; o-Amino-p-chlorophenol; [CAMEO] UN2673
Category
Amino Phenols
Description
Brown solid; [ICSC] Brown powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [NTP]
Comments
"Causes contact dermatitis." [ChemIDplus] May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00141 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: