3,4-Dinitrotoluene

Synonyms

3,4-DNT; 4-Methyl-1,2-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 4-methyl-1,2-dinitro-; Toluene, 3,4-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Methyl-3,4-dinitrobenzene; [ICSC] UN3454

Category

Nitros, Aromatic

Description

Yellow solid; ]ICSC] Yellow to red solid with a mild odor; [CHRIS] Yellow crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Isomeric mixtures (approximately 2.5% 3,4- isomer) are directly converted to toluene diamine (TDA) for toluene diisocyanate production; Dinitrotoluenes are also used to make explosives, dyes, and other organic chemicals; [HSDB]

Comments

A mild skin irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [ICSC] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive; [CAMEO] May burn skin and eyes; Chronic effects may include methemoglobinemia, anemia, testicular atrophy, and spleen, liver, and brain injury; [CHRIS] A mild skin irritant; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May induce methemoglobinemia; Suspected teratogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, and carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2,4-Dinitrotoluene" and "Dinitrotoluene, all isomers."

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Biomedical References

0.000397 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitrotoluenes, solid."

must be preheated

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Not classifiable

Confirmed Animal

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