2-Nitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene
Agent Name
2-Nitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene
CAS Number
384-22-5
Formula
C7-H4-F3-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; Toluene, alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-o-nitro-; alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-o-nitrotoluene; o-(Trifluoromethyl)nitrobenzene; o-Nitrobenzotrifluoride; 2-Nitrobenzotrifluoride; [ChemIDplus] UN2306
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Yellow solid; [CAMEO] Colorless crystalline solid; mp = 31-32 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.147 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 96 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrobenzotrifluorides." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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