CAS: 1119454-07-7

3,4-Difluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile

3,4-Difluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile is a hepatotoxic compound that is found in the environment. It has been shown to cause cirrhosis and overgrowth of the liver. 3,4-Difluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile also inhibits hepatic encephalopathy and may be used to treat liver disease. This toxicant has been detected in the bowel and duodenum of humans with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as in the jejunum and duodenum of mice with spontaneous steatohepatitis. It also causes nonalcoholic steatohepatitis when given orally to rats.