3-Chloro-o-toluidine
Agent Name
3-Chloro-o-toluidine
CAS Number
87-60-5
Formula
C7-H8-Cl-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-3-chloro-2-methylbenzene; 2-Amino-6-chlorotoluene; 3-Chlor-2-toluidin [Czech]; 3-Chloro-2-methylaniline; 3-Chloro-2-toluidin [Czech]; 3-Chloro-2-methylphenylamine; 3-Chloro-2-toluidine; 6-Chloro-2-aminotoluene; 6-Chloro-ortho-toluidine; Azoic Diazo Component 46; Benzenamine, 3-chloro-2-methyl-; Fast Scarlet TR Base; Scarlet TR Base; Toluene, 2-amino-6-chloro-; o-Methyl-m-chloroaniline; o-Toluidine, 3-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2238
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Yellow or brown liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of azo dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.041 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorotoluenes." 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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