3,4-Dimethoxyaniline
Agent Name
3,4-Dimethoxyaniline
CAS Number
6315-89-5
Formula
C8-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Methoxy-4-aminoanisole; 3,4-Dimethoxy aniline; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzenamine; 4-Aminoveratrol; 4-Aminoveratrole; Aniline, 3,4-dimethoxy-; Benzenamine, 3,4-dimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylamine; [CAMEO] UN2811
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Brown solid; [CAMEO] Brown crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; [NTP] May cause irritation; May induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; Toxic by skin absorption; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2,4-Dimethoxyaniline"and "2,5-Dimethoxyaniline."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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