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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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