4-Nitrosophenol
Agent Name
4-Nitrosophenol
CAS Number
104-91-6
Formula
C6-H5-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Nitrosofenol [Czech]; Nitrosophenol; Phenol, 4-nitroso-; Phenol, p-nitroso-; p-Nitrosophenol; para-Nitrosophenol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Pale yellow or light-brown solid; [HSDB] Black solid; [CAMEO] Yellow-brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for dyes; metal complexes for camouflage dyes, and hydroquinone; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; Intraperitoneal LDLo (mouse) = 250 mg/kg: causes convulsions and dyspnea; [RTECS] Danger of fire and explosion; [Hawley] Explodes on contact with fire or concentrated acid or alkali; [Merck Index] Emergency treatment: "Phenol and related agents"; [HSDB] May cause serious damage to eyes; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; May cause injury to eyes; [MSDSonline] See "Phenol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.153 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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