| Agent Name |
4-Nitrobenzyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
100-14-1 |
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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)-4-nitrobenzene; 4-(Chloromethyl)nitrobenzene; 4-Nitrobenzyl chloride; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-nitro-; Benzyl chloride, 4-nitro-; Toluene, alpha-chloro-p-nitro-; alpha-Chloro-p-nitrotoluene; p-(Chloromethyl)nitrobenzene; p-Nitrobenzyl chloride; alpha-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN3261 |
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| Category |
Nitros, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Plates or needles from alcohol; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Poisonous by ingestion and inhalation; [CAMEO] Corrosive; Causes burns; A lachrymator; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 280 mg/m3/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
ERG Guide 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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