3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine
Agent Name
3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine
CAS Number
2373-98-0
Formula
C12-H12-N2-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(1,1'-Biphenyl)-3,3'-diol, 4,4'-diamino-; (1,1'-Biphenyl)-4,4'-diamine, 3,3'-dihydroxy-; 3,3'-Biphenyldiol, 4,4'-diamino-; 3,3'-Dihydroxy-4,4'-diaminobiphenyl; 3,3'-Dioxybenzidine; 3,3'-Dwuoksybenzydyna [Polish]; 4,4'-Diamino-3,3'-biphenyldiol; Benzidine, 3,3'-dihydroxy-; m,m'-Biphenol, 6,6'-diamino-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzidine and Derivatives
Description
Colorless solid; [CAMEO] Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for C.I. Direct Blue 84, 95, 98, and 166; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A suspected carcinogen; [SAX] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] See "Benzidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.2E-10 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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