m-Anisidine
Agent Name
m-Anisidine
CAS Number
536-90-3
Formula
C7-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-Anisidine; 1-Amino-3-methoxybenzene; 3-Aminoanisole; 3-Methoxyaniline; 3-Methoxybenzenamine; m-Aminoanisole; m-Anisylamine; m-Methoxyaniline; Benzenamine, 3-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] 3-Aminophenol methyl ether; [ICSC] m-Aminomethoxybenzene; 3-Methoxybenzeneamine; 3-Methoxyphenylamine; [CAMEO] UN2431
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Light yellow liquid; [Merck Index] Dark red liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make azo dyes; [Merck Index] Also used to make pharmaceuticals and textile-processing chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
May induce methemoglobinemia; [ICSC] A 42-day oral study of rats demonstrated effects suggestive of adverse effects on the hematopoietic system, liver, and kidney (LOAEL of 12 mg/kg/day); No parturition and decreased gestation index at 300 mg/kg/day (possible lethality in early fetal stages); [OECD SIDS] A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "o-Anisidine" and "p-Anisidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.075 mm Hg
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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