2-Nitro-1,4-benzenediamine sulfate
Agent Name
2-Nitro-1,4-benzenediamine sulfate
CAS Number
68239-83-8
Formula
C6-H7-N3-O2.H2-O4-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-nitro-, sulfate (1:1); 2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine, sulfate; 2-Nitrobenzene-1,4-diammonium sulphate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Comments
Emergency treatment: see "p-Phenylenediamine." Can potentially induce methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] See "2-Nitro-4-phenylenediamine."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: