| Agent Name |
o-Nitrobenzyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
612-23-7 |
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| Formula |
C7-H6-Cl-N-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1-(Chloromethyl)-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitrobenzyl chloride; Toluene, alpha-chloro-o-nitro-; alpha-Chloro-o-nitrotoluene; o-Nitrobenzyl chloride; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-nitro- (9CI); alpha-Chloro-2-nitrotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN3261 |
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| Category |
Nitros, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Pale yellow crystals; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
Toxic; Lachrymator; Mutagen; [CAMEO] Corrosive; Causes burns; Inhalation can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point > 235 deg F; [CAMEO] ERG Guide is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZENE, 1-CHLOROMETHYL-4-NITRO-
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