2-Biphenylamine
Agent Name
2-Biphenylamine
CAS Number
90-41-5
Formula
C12-H11-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(1,1'-Biphenyl)-2-amine; 2-Aminobifenyl [Czech]; 2-Aminobiphenyl; 2-Aminodiphenyl; 2-Phenylaniline; o-Aminobiphenyl; o-Aminodiphenyl; o-Biphenylamine; o-Phenylaniline; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Polyaromatic
Description
Colorless or purple solid; [Hawley] Pink to brown solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate for carbazole, resins, and synthetic rubbers; [HSDB] Used in research and analytical chemistry; [Hawley]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [CAMEO] Effects in high-dose animal studies include respiratory depression, coma, hemorrhage, and changes in bone marrow, spleen, and renal tubules; [RTECS] Harmful if ingested; Suspected carcinogen; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Biphenyl." See "4-Aminodiphenyl."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000117 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 113 deg C; [CAMEO]
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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