2-Chloro-5-nitroaniline
Agent Name
2-Chloro-5-nitroaniline
CAS Number
6283-25-6
Formula
C6-H5-Cl-N2-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzenamine; 6-Chloro-3-nitroaniline; Aniline, 2-chloro-5-nitro-; Aniline, 6-chloro-3-nitro-; Benzenamine, 2-chloro-5-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2237
Category
Nitroanilines
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB] Gold colored powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes change in righting reflex and weakness in lethal-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: see "Aniline." A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000485 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitroanilines."
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
Other Information
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