4-Chloro-3-nitroaniline
Agent Name
4-Chloro-3-nitroaniline
CAS Number
635-22-3
Formula
C6-H5-Cl-N2-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-Nitro-4-chloroaniline; Aniline, 4-chloro-3-nitro-; Benzenamine, 4-chloro-3-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2237
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Yellow to tan solid; [Hawley] Yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of azo dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds; [Hawley]
Comments
A reproductive effector and mild eye irritant; Causes altered righting reflex in lethal-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000485 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitroanilines."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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