m-Nitrochlorobenzene
Agent Name
m-Nitrochlorobenzene
CAS Number
121-73-3
Formula
C6-H4-Cl-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Chloronitrobenzene; 1-Chloro-3-nitrobenzene; 1-Nitro-3-chlorobenzene; 3-Chloro-1-nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-3-nitro-; Chloro-m-nitrobenzene; Metachloronitrobenzene; 3-Chloronitrobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN1578
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow solid; [Merck Index] Pale yellow or light brown crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can induce methemoglobinemia; Other potential effects are skin sensitization, kidney and liver damage, CNS depression, and chemical pneumonitis; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.097 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 127 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitrobenzenes, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: