4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride
Agent Name
4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride
CAS Number
393-75-9
Formula
C7-H2-Cl-F3-N2-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Chloro-2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,6-Dinitro-4-trifluoromethylchlorobenzene; 2-Chloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,5-Dinitro-4-chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene; 3,5-Dinitro-4-chlorobenzotrifluoride; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,6-dinitrochlorobenzene; 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene; 4-Chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-3,5-dinitrotoluene; Benzene, 2-chloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; Benzene, 2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dinitro-; Benzotrifluoride, 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-; Toluene, 4-chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-3,5-dinitro-; Trifluoromethyl-3,5-dinitro-4-chlorobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Yellow solid; [CAMEO] Yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for herbicides; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes convulsions, methemoglobinemia, and ataxia in high-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] An irritant; May be absorbed through skin; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions and methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000134 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 126 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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