alpha-Chloro-m-nitrotoluene
Agent Name
alpha-Chloro-m-nitrotoluene
CAS Number
619-23-8
Formula
C7-H6-Cl-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-(Chloromethyl)-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitrobenzyl chloride; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-nitro-; Toluene, alpha-chloro-3-nitro-; Toluene, alpha-chloro-m-nitro-; m-Nitrobenzyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1759
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow solid; [HSDB] Tan or yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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