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Agent Name 1,5-Difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
CAS Number 327-92-4
Formula C6-H2-F2-N2-O4
Major Category Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms 4,6-Difluoro-1,3-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category Nitros, Aromatic
Description Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used to characterize peptide cross-linkages; [Ullmann]
Comments An irritant; Toxic after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; May cause skin sensitization; Effects in chronic studies of experimental animals include tremor, somnolence, and muscle weakness. [MSDSonline] See "m-Dinitrobenzene."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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