| Agent Name |
N-Ethylaniline |
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| Alternative Name |
N-Ethylbenzenamine |
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| CAS Number |
103-69-5 |
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| Formula |
C8-H11-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
N-Ethylbenzenamine; Aethylanilin [German]; Aniline, N-ethyl-; Anilinoethane; Benzenamine, N-ethyl-; Ethylaniline; Ethylphenylamine; N-Ethyl-N-phenylamine; N-Ethylaminobenzene; N-Ethylbenzenamine; N-Ethylbenzenamino; N-Ethylbenzeneamino; UN2272; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Amines, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Clear to straw-colored liquid with an aniline-like odor (pleasant, medicinal); darkens to a brown color after exposure to light and air; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to manufacture dyes and explosive stabilizers; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
In animal feeding studies, it induces anemia and methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] Contact with substance may cause burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.2 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Danger of sensitization of skin and airways; [MAK] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N-ETHYLANILINE
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