4-Nitrodiphenylamine
Agent Name
4-Nitrodiphenylamine
CAS Number
836-30-6
Formula
C12-H10-N2-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-NDPA; 4-Nitrodifenylamin [Czech]; Amine, diphenyl, 4-nitro-; Benzenamine, 4-nitro-N-phenyl-; Diphenylamine, 4-nitro-; p-Nitrodiphenylamine; p-Nitrophenylphenylamine; 4-Nitro-N-phenylaniline; N-(4-Nitrophenyl)benzenamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1325
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Yellow solid; [ICSC] Darkens upon exposure to light; [CHEMINFO] Yellow crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [OECD SIDS: Benzenamine, 4-nitro-N-phenyl - 1998]
Comments
Can induce methemoglobinemia; [ICSC] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.66E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 190 deg C; [ICSC]
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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