Diphenylamine sulfate
Agent Name
Diphenylamine sulfate
CAS Number
587-84-8
Formula
C12-H11-N.H2-O4-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzenamine, N-phenyl-, sulfate (1:1); Diphenylamine, hydrogen sulfate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Polyaromatic
Description
White to yellowish solid; [Merck Index] Slightly yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyes, stabilize nitrocellulose explosives and celluloid, and in analytical chemistry; Also used to test for nitrate and nitrite poisoning and as topical veterinary medication; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation, methemoglobinemia, and bladder injury; [Merck Index] Emergency treatment: "Aniline"; [HSDB] See "Diphenylamine."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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