4-Bromoaniline
Agent Name
4-Bromoaniline
CAS Number
106-40-1
Formula
C6-H6-Br-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Bromanilinu [Czech]; 4-Bromo-aniline; 4-Bromobenzenamine; 4-Bromobenzeneamine; Aniline, p-bromo-; Benzenamine, 4-bromo-; p-Bromoaniline; p-Bromophenylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Colorless solid; [Hawley] Brown solid; [CAMEO] White or brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the preparation of azo dyes and dihydroquinazolines (condensed with formaldehyde); [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes flaccid paralysis, cyanosis, and weight loss in high-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] Can induce methemoglobinemia; [ICSC] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline] See "4-Chloroaniline."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.043 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s." 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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