3,5-Dichloroaniline

Agent Name
3,5-Dichloroaniline
CAS Number
626-43-7
Formula
C6-H5-Cl2-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
3,5-Dichloroaniline formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Aniline, 3,5-dichloro-; Benzenamine, 3,5-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1590; UN3442
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Solid; [HSDB] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the production of fungicides (vinclozolin and iprodione), dyes, and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; The dichloroanilines cause evidence of kidney damage (proteinuria, hematuria, and elevated blood urea nitrogen) at 0.8 mmol/kg given intraperitoneally to rats; [HSDB] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; May be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "3,4-Dichloroaniline."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.021 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dichloroanilines, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;

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
No other related information on this agent was found.