2,6-Dichloro-p-phenylenediamine
Agent Name
2,6-Dichloro-p-phenylenediamine
CAS Number
609-20-1
Formula
C6-H6-Cl2-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2,6-dichloro-; 1,4-Diamino-2,6-dichlorobenzene; 2,5-Diamino-1,3-dichlorobenzene; 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzenediamine; 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-phenylenediamine; 3,5-Dichloro-1,4-phenylenediamine; C.I. 37020; CI 37020; Daito Brown Salt RR; Fast Brown RR Salt; p-Phenylenediamine, 2,6-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Gray solid; May become unstable with prolonged exposure to air and light; [CAMEO] Grey powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Chemical intermediate for dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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