Aniline hemisulfate
Agent Name
Aniline hemisulfate
CAS Number
542-16-5
Formula
C6-H7-N.1/2H2-O4-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Aniline sulfate; Benzenamine, sulfate (2:1); Dianilinium sulphate; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Solid; Darkened by air and light; [Merck Index] White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyes, drugs, resins, varnishes, perfumes, and shoe blacks; Also used for vulcanizing rubber and as a solvent; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause serious eye injury, skin sensitization, and methemoglobinemia; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; Suspected carcinogen and mutagen; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Aniline." See "Orthanilic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.7E-17 mm Hg
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
Other Information
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