Agent Name | 4-Nitrosophenol |
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CAS Number | 104-91-6 |
Formula | C6-H5-N-O2 |
Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms | 4-Nitrosofenol [Czech]; Nitrosophenol; Phenol, 4-nitroso-; Phenol, p-nitroso-; p-Nitrosophenol; para-Nitrosophenol; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Other Aromatics (Nitrogen) |
Description | Pale yellow or light-brown solid; [HSDB] Black solid; [CAMEO] Yellow-brown powder; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a chemical intermediate for dyes; metal complexes for camouflage dyes, and hydroquinone; [HSDB] |
Comments | A mutagen; Intraperitoneal LDLo (mouse) = 250 mg/kg: causes convulsions and dyspnea; [RTECS] Danger of fire and explosion; [Hawley] Explodes on contact with fire or concentrated acid or alkali; [Merck Index] Emergency treatment: "Phenol and related agents"; [HSDB] May cause serious damage to eyes; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; May cause injury to eyes; [MSDSonline] See "Phenol." |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects | |
Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |