3-Trifluoromethyl aniline (98-16-8). Index from Fluoride Action Network Pesticide Project.

3-Trifluoromethyl aniline
CAS No. 98-16-8

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ACTIVITY: Intermediate for herbicides (eg, Fluometron and Norflurazon). Intermediate for pharmaceuticals. Breakdown product.

Structure:

Adverse Effects: Blood Genotoxic Lung
Regulatory Information (only comprehensive for the US)
US EPA Registered:	No
Other Information
Molecular Formula:	C7H6 F3 N
Manufacturers:	Diaz Chemical Corp.
Other Names:
Systematic Names: 3-Aminobenzotrifluoride Benzenamine, 3-(trifluoromethyl)- alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-m-toluidine m-Toluidine, alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro- Synonyms: 1-Amino-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene 3-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenamine 3-Aminobenzotrifluoride 3-Trifluoromethyl aniline 4-12-00-01843 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) AI3-07422 BRN 0387672 Benzenamine, 3-(trifluoromethyl)- CCRIS 2812 EINECS 202-643-4 HSDB 4249 NSC 4540 Toluene, 3-amino-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro- USAF MA-4 alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-m-toluidine m-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline m-Abtf m-Amino-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene m-Aminobenzal fluoride m-Aminobenzotrifluoride m-Toluidine, alpha,alpha,a
Manufacture site:	US: Diaz Chemical Corp, Hq, 40 Jackson St, PO Box 194, Holley, NY 14470 Tel: (716) 638-6321 [Ref: SRI. 1992 Directory of Chemical Producers-United States of America. Menlo Park, CA: SRI International, 1992. 458]
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PAN Data
TOXNET profile from Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Note from FAN: While this substance is not "officially" registered, it was produced in Holley, New York by Diaz Chemical. This NY community has suffered the consequences of numerous "accidental" chemical releases from Diaz.
Included on The List of Extremely Hazardous Substances US 40 CFR - CHAPTER I - PART 355 - updated October 3, 2003

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