2,6-Dinitrophenol

Agent Name
2,6-Dinitrophenol
CAS Number
573-56-8
Formula
C6-H4-N2-O5
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2,6-Dinitrophenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,6-DNP; 2,6-Dinitrofenol [Czech]; Phenol, 2,6-dinitro-; o-Dinitrophenol; [ChemIDplus] UN1320; UN0076
Category
Nitrophenols
Description
Light yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an indicator, lumber preservative, and to make dyes, explosives, photographic developers, and other organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [CHRIS] Emergency treatment: "Dinitro phenol group"; A mucous membrane irritant; Can induce methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; Readily absorbed through skin; Disrupts oxidative phosphorylation; May cause liver damage; [MSDSonline] See "Dinitrophenol."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.2E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 15% water, by weight".

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
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Uncoupler

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases
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