1,2-Dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene
Agent Name
1,2-Dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene
CAS Number
99-51-4
Formula
C8-H9-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3,4-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-1,2-dimethylbenzene; 4-Nitro-o-xylene; Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-nitro-; o-Xylene, 4-nitro-; p-Nitro-o-xylene; para-Nitro-ortho-xylene; [ChemIDplus] UN3447
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as gelatinizing accelerators for pyroxylin; [HSDB]
Comments
Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; Emergency treatment: "Nitrobenzene"; Nitrobenzene causes skin irritation; It is toxic by all routes causing methemoglobinemia and liver injury; Estimated lethal dose in adults is 1-5 grams; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 107 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitroxylenes, solid."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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