3,3'-Dicarboxybenzidine
Agent Name
3,3'-Dicarboxybenzidine
CAS Number
2130-56-5
Formula
C14-H12-N2-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(1,1'-Biphenyl)-3,3'-dicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-diamino-; 3,3'-Benzidinedicarboxylic acid; 3,3'-Biphenyldicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-diamino-; 4,4'-Diamino-3,3'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid; 5,5'-Bianthranilic acid; 5,5'-Dianthranilic acid; Benzidine-m,m'-dicarboxylic acid; Kwas benzydynodwukaroksylowy [Polish]; Benzidine-3,3'-dicarboxylic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzidine and Derivatives
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to make copper azo dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Some evidence for carcinogenicity in rodents when dosed subcutaneously; Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] See "Benzidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.3E-11 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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