4-Chloro-2-nitroaniline (CED0024721)

4-Chloro-2-nitroaniline is an organic compound with the formula C6H5ClN2O2 and an average molecular weight of 172.57 g/mol. 4-Chloro-2-nitroaniline belongs to the nitrobenzenes, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound has been identified in or released from 30 recorded sources across several sectors. In the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, electrodes, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among three others. It is found in aquatic systems and sediments, including seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it appears in unspecified wastewater, mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. It is present in drinking water and water supply sources, such as tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. Additionally, the compound is linked to building and construction materials like floors and waterproofing sprays, as well as appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers, alongside four other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include touch, oral, and inhalation.