2,4-Dichloronitrobenzene
Agent Name
2,4-Dichloronitrobenzene
CAS Number
611-06-3
Formula
C6-H3-Cl2-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,3-Dichloro-4-nitrobenzene; 2,4-Dichloro-1-nitrobenzene; Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1578
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Yellow solid; [ICSC] Yellow low melting solid; mp = 29-32 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pigments, pesticides, and medicinal drugs; Produced in a closed system and no exposure in consumer products; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
Emergency treatment: see "Nitrobenzene." Mild irritant on rabbit skin; Not a skin sensitizer; [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; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "3,4-Dichloronitrobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.014 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 112 deg C; [ICSC] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitrobenzenes, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;
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
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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