m-Cresidine
Agent Name
m-Cresidine
CAS Number
102-50-1
Formula
C8-H11-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Methyl-4-methoxyaniline; 2-Methyl-p-anisidine; 4-Methoxy-2-methylaniline; 4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzenamine; Benzenamine, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-; 4-Methoxy-o-toluidine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Solid or brick-red liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless or brown liquid; mp = 13-14 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Formerly used in the manufacture of dyes, inks, and pigments; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; Associated with tumors of urinary tract and liver in high-dose animal studies; [MSDSonline] See "p-Cresidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.025 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point > 230 deg F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
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
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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