2,4-Dimethoxyaniline

Agent Name
2,4-Dimethoxyaniline
CAS Number
2735-04-8
Formula
C8-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2,4-Dimethoxyaniline formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Aniline, 2,4-dimethoxy-; Benzenamine, 2,4-dimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Black solid; [CAMEO] Black solid; mp = 34-37 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for C.I. basic yellow 11; Not currently manufactured in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; No evidence of carcinogenicity in rats or mice; [HSDB] A local irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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