Agent Name |
2,4,6-Trinitroaniline |
CAS Number |
489-98-5 |
Formula |
C6-H4-N4-O6 |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
Picramide; Aniline, 2,4,6-trinitro- (8CI); Benzenamine, 1,4,6-trinitro-; Benzenamine, 2,4,6-trinitro- (9CI); [ChemIDplus] 1-AMINO-2,4,6-TRINITROBENZENE; 2-AMINO-1,3,5-TRINITROBENZENE; 2,4,6-TRINITROBENZENAMINE; MATB; MATB (EXPLOSIVE); UN0153; [CAMEO] |
Category |
Explosives |
Description |
Yellow crystals; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in explosives; [Hawley] |
Comments |
Adverse effects include skin irritation, headache, cyanosis, respiratory distress, anemia, and liver damage; [CAMEO] |
Restricted |
Forbidden: Transport of Trinitroaniline (Picramide) by cargo aircraft or passenger aircraft/rail; [HMT] |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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