| Agent Name |
3,5-Dinitro-o-toluamide |
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| Alternative Name |
Dinitolmide |
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| CAS Number |
148-01-6 |
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| Formula |
C8-H7-N3-O5 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzamide; 3,5-Dinitro-o-toluamide; Benzamide, 2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-; Coccidine A; Coccidot; Dinitolmida [INN-Spanish]; Dinitolmidum [INN-Latin]; Zoalene [ANSI]; Zoamix; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Nitros, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Yellowish, crystalline solid; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a veterinary coccidiostat and food additive; [ACGIH] Coccidiostats are "any of a group of chemical agents, e.g., nitrofurazone, nitrophenide, nicarbazin, mixed in feed or drinking water to control coccidiosis in animals." [Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary] |
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| Comments |
In animals: methemoglobinemia, liver changes; [NIOSH] May cause skin irritation and possibly liver effects; [ACGIH] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
1 mg/m3 |
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| Vapor Pressure |
6.78 x 10 -08 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 3,5-DINITRO-O-TOLUAMIDE
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