2-Aminobenzamide
Agent Name
2-Aminobenzamide
CAS Number
88-68-6
Formula
C7-H8-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Aminobenzamide (VAN); 2-Carbamoylaniline; Aminobenzamide; Anthranilamide; Anthranilamide (VAN); Anthranilimidic acid; Anthranilimidic acid (VAN); Benzamide, 2-amino-; Benzamide, o-amino-; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-, amide; o-Aminobenzamide; o-Aminobenzamide (VAN); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Light brown crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in fluorescent dyes and as a laboratory chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
One-generation reproduction feeding study of rats produced reduction in pup viability and weights; No adverse effects noted to male or female reproductive organs; [EPA TSCA] A skin and eye irritant; Toxic if ingested; [Aldrich MSDS] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.63E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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