Agent Name
2-Chloro-p-toluidine
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Chlor-4-toluidin [Czech]; 2-Chloro-4-methylaniline; 4-Amino-2-chlorotoluene; 4-Methyl-2-chloroaniline; Benzenamine, 2-chloro-4-methyl-; p-Toluidine, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3429
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen and severe skin irritant; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; Chlorotoluidines may cause hemorrhagic cystitis; [HSDB] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorotoluidines, liquid."
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Other Information
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