2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine
Agent Name
2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine
CAS Number
615-66-7
Formula
C6-H7-Cl-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-chloro-; 1,4-Diamino-2-chlorobenzene; 2-Chlor-p-fenylendiamin [Czech]; 2-Chloro-(1,4-phenylenediamine); 2-Chloro-1,4-benzenediamine; 2-Chloro-1,4-diaminobenzene; 3-Chlor-p-fenylendiamin [Czech]; 3-Chloro-4-aminoaniline; 3-Chloro-p-fenylendiamin [Czech]; C.I. 76065; CI 76065; Ursol Brown O; o-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine; p-Phenylenediamine, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a component of hair dyes; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A reproductive effector and moderate eye irritant; [RTECS] Not a sensitizer in animal testing; Emergency treatment: see "p-Phenylenediamine." [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: