2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene
Agent Name
2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene
CAS Number
3209-22-1
Formula
C6-H3-Cl2-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,2-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzene; 2,3-Dichloro-1-nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-3-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1578
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Colorless solid; [ICSC] Light yellow solid; [CHEMINFO] Light yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make agricultural chemicals and antibacterial/antiprotozoal agents; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "Nitrobenzene." [HSDB] No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure; "Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken." [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "3,4-Dichloronitrobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00505 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 123 deg C; [ICSC]
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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: