2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene
Agent Name
2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene
CAS Number
121-86-8
Formula
C7-H6-Cl-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-1-methylbenzene; 2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluen [Czech]; 3-Chloro-4-methylnitrobenzene; Benzene, 2-chloro-1-methyl-4-nitro-; CNT; Toluene, 2-chloro-4-nitro-; o-Chloro-p-nitrotoluol; [ChemIDplus] UN2433
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Pale yellow crystalline powder or lumps; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.011 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 528 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 138 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitrotoluenes, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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