1,5-Difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

Agent Name
1,5-Difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
CAS Number
327-92-4
Formula
C6-H2-F2-N2-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
1,5-Difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4,6-Difluoro-1,3-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to characterize peptide cross-linkages; [Ullmann]
Comments
An irritant; Toxic after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; May cause skin sensitization; Effects in chronic studies of experimental animals include tremor, somnolence, and muscle weakness. [MSDSonline] See "m-Dinitrobenzene."
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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Diseases

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