2,3,4,5-Tetrachloronitrobenzene

Agent Name
2,3,4,5-Tetrachloronitrobenzene
CAS Number
879-39-0
Formula
C6-H-Cl4-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2,3,4,5-Tetrachloronitrobenzene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2,3,4-Tetrachloro-5-nitrobenzene; 1-Nitro-2,3,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene; 2,3,4,5-Tetrachloro-1-nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5-nitro-; Benzene, 5-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-; DB-905; Folosan DB-905 fumite; TCBN; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis, including anthraquinone vat dyes; Also used in UV oxidation, stabilizers for plastics, and experimental antineoplastic drugs; [HSDB]
Comments
A tumorigen; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000138 mm Hg

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