4-Nitrophenetole
Agent Name
4-Nitrophenetole
CAS Number
100-29-8
Formula
C8-H9-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Nitrophenetol; 1-Ethoxy-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Ethoxynitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-ethoxy-4-nitro-; Ethyl p-nitrophenyl ether; Phenetole, p-nitro-; p-Ethoxynitrobenzene; p-Nitrophenetol [German]; p-Nitrophenetole; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Solid; [Hawley] Deep brown crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the production of aniline dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] Causes somnolence, liver injury, and anesthesia after lethal doses in rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; May be harmful by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00623 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 90 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID]
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
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
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