2,4-Dinitroaniline
Agent Name
2,4-Dinitroaniline
CAS Number
97-02-9
Formula
C6-H5-N3-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 2,4-Dinitraniline; 2,4-Dinitroanilin [German]; 2,4-Dinitroanilina [Italian]; 2,4-Dinitrobenzenamine; 2,4-Dinitrophenylamine; Aniline, 2,4-dinitro-; Benzenamine, 2,4-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1596
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Yellow or greenish-yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for azo pigments, toner pigment in printing inks, and corrosion inhibitor; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Can induce methemoglobinemia; May be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Oral administration to rats induces methemoglobinemia (weak effect); Inhalation of 17 mg/m3/4hr/day in the first week of pregnancy caused increased embryo mortality and decreased embryo length in rats; Emergency treatment: "Aniline"; Aniline can induce methemoglobinemia and secondary hemolytic anemia and liver damage. [HSDB] Explosive; A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; May induce methemoglobinemia; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.68E-05 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 170 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 223 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitroanilines."
NFPA
must be preheated
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
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