2,3-Dinitrophenol
Agent Name
2,3-Dinitrophenol
CAS Number
66-56-8
Formula
C6-H4-N2-O5
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,3-DNP; 2,3-Dinitrofenol [Czech]; Phenol, 2,3-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1320
Category
Nitrophenols
Description
Yellow needles or crystals
Sources/Uses
A minor constituent of commercial dinitrophenol mixtures, which are used to make dyes, wood preservatives, photographic developers, explosives, insecticides, and other chemicals; [ATSDR ToxProfiles]
Comments
May cause irritation, disruption of oxidative phosphorylation, liver injury, and dermatitis; Highly toxic by inhalation; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; [Aldrich MSDS]
See "Dinitrophenol."
See "Dinitrophenol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.2E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 15% water."
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
Other Poison
Uncoupler
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: