4-Methyl-2,6-dinitrophenol

Synonyms

2,6-Dinitro-4-methylphenol; 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol; DNPC; Dinitro-p-cresol; Phenol, 4-methyl-2,6-dinitro-; Toluene, 3,5-dinitro-4-hydroxy-; Victoria Orange; Victoria Yellow; p-Cresol, 2,6-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2811

Category

Nitrophenols

Description

Light yellow to yellow solid; [HSDB] Deep yellow flakes; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a parent compound for intermediates, dyes, and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB]

Comments

A mutagen; Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 24.8 mg/kg; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "Dinitro phenol group"; [HSDB] An irritant; Readily absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "Dinitrophenol."

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Biomedical References

5.48E-06 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Skin burns

Other Poison

Uncoupler

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Acute tubular necrosis
• Cataract, chemical or radiation induced
• Pentachlorophenol/Dinitrophenol, acute poisoning