3-Nitrobenzoic acid
Agent Name
3-Nitrobenzoic acid
CAS Number
121-92-6
Formula
C7-H5-N-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 3-nitro-; Benzoic acid, m-nitro-; Metanitrobenzoic acid; m-Nitrobenzenecarboxylic acid; m-Nitrobenzoic acid; meta-Nitrobenzoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrobenzoic Acids
Description
Yellowish-white solid; [Hawley] Light yellow or off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dye intermediate; as a reagent for alkaloids and thorium; in the manufacture of intermediates; in the preparation of 5-amino-2-hydroxy benzoic acid; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May cause corneal damage; Can induce methemoglobinemia; May cause sensitization after prolonged contact; [CAMEO] A reproductive toxin in diet of mice at 0.75% and higher levels; [NTP] In animal experiments, causes reproductive, blood (methemoglobinemia), liver, and neurological effects; [RTECS] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions and methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.71E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
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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