5-Chloro-3-nitro-1,2-benzenediamine

Agent Name
5-Chloro-3-nitro-1,2-benzenediamine
CAS Number
42389-30-0
Formula
C6-H6-Cl-N3-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
5-Chloro-3-nitro-1,2-benzenediamine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenediamine, 5-chloro-3-nitro-; 5-Chloro-3-nitro-o-phenylenediamine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Comments
Positive skin sensitization test in guinea pigs; [EPA TSCA Test Submissions] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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Diseases

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