2-Nitroso-1-naphthol
Agent Name
2-Nitroso-1-naphthol
CAS Number
132-53-6
Formula
C10-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Naphthalenol, 2-nitroso-; 1-Naphthol, 2-nitroso-; 2-Nitrosonaphthol; C.I. 76610; CI 76610; beta-Nitroso-alpha-naphthol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Green or gold colored powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dye oxidation base for fur, cotton, jute, and viscose; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.11E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: