4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide
Agent Name
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide
CAS Number
97-09-6
Formula
C6-H5-Cl-N2-O4-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzenesulfonamide, 4-chloro-3-nitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for azo dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Used therapeutically, sulfonamides can cause a range of hypersensitivity reactions including rashes and injury to the liver and kidneys; Methemoglobinemia has been reported after overdose; [HSDB] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.8E-06 mm Hg
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
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