4-Fluoroaniline
Agent Name
4-Fluoroaniline
CAS Number
371-40-4
Formula
C6-H6-F-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluoranilin [Czech]; 4-Fluorobenzenamine; 4-Fluoronaniline; Aniline, 4-fluoro-; Aniline, p-fluoro-; Benzenamine, 4-fluoro-; p-Fluoroaniline; p-Fluorophenylamine; para-Fluoroaniline; [ChemIDplus] UN2941
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow liquid; [HSDB] Light gold colored liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, plant growth regulators, dyes, and para-Fluorophenol; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen and severe skin and eye irritant; Causes flaccid paralysis and methemoglobinemia in lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May induce methemoglobinemia; Effects in high-dose animal studies include methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 74 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Fluoroanilines." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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