| Agent Name |
4-Nitrobiphenyl |
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| Alternative Name |
4-Nitrodiphenyl |
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| CAS Number |
92-93-3 |
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| Formula |
C12-H9-N-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-nitro-; 1-Nitro-4-phenylbenzene; 4-Nitro-1,1'-biphenyl; 4-Nitrobiphenyl; 4-Nitrodiphenyl; 4-Phenyl-nitrobenzene; Ba 2794; Biphenyl, 4-nitro-; PNB; p-Nitrobiphenyl; p-Nitrodiphenyl; p-Phenyl-nitrobenzene; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Nitros, Aromatic |
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| Description |
White to yellow, needle-like, crystalline solid with a sweetish odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a plasticizer for resins and polystryrene, a fungicide for textiles, and a wood preservative; [ACGIH] Used in the production of 4-Aminobiphenyl, a confirmed bladder carcinogen; [IARC] Formerly used in the production of 4-Aminobiphenyl; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
A metabolite of 4-nitrodiphenyl (4-aminodiphenyl) is a recognized bladder carcinogen. Therefore, 4-nitrodiphenyl is classified as a suspected human carcinogen, without an assigned TLV. [ACGIH] |
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| Restricted |
See "carcinogens" in 29CFR1910.1003 (Code of Federal Regulations). |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Carcinogen--No TLV; Flash point = 290 deg F; |
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| Half Life |
No reports found; [TDR, p. 948] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: P-NITROBIPHENYL
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