o-Nitrobenzyl chloride
Agent Name
o-Nitrobenzyl chloride
CAS Number
612-23-7
Formula
C7-H6-Cl-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-(Chloromethyl)-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitrobenzyl chloride; Toluene, alpha-chloro-o-nitro-; alpha-Chloro-o-nitrotoluene; o-Nitrobenzyl chloride; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-nitro- (9CI); alpha-Chloro-2-nitrotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow crystals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Toxic; Lachrymator; Mutagen; [CAMEO] Corrosive; Causes burns; Inhalation can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 235 deg F; [CAMEO] ERG Guide is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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