1,3-Benzenediamine, ar-ethyl-ar-methyl

Agent Name
1,3-Benzenediamine, ar-ethyl-ar-methyl
CAS Number
68966-84-7
Formula
C9-H14-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
1,3-Benzenediamine, ar-ethyl-ar-methyl formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ethylmethylbenzene-1,3-diamine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Paraphenylenediamine"; In sensitized individuals, paraphenylenediamine may cause allergic contact dermatitis following application as a hair dye and asthma following inhalation; Following ingestion, can cause angioneurotic edema, methemoglobinemia, acute tubular necrosis, and hepatotoxicity; An adult died after ingestion of 3 grams of p-phenylenediamine; Another adult who ingested 1800 mg developed angioneurotic edema and acute renal failure; [HSDB] See "p-Phenylenediamine."
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: