2-Chloro-p-toluidine
Agent Name
2-Chloro-p-toluidine
CAS Number
615-65-6
Formula
C7-H8-Cl-N
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorotoluidines, liquid."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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