3,5-Diaminotoluene

Synonyms

1,3-Benzenediamine, 5-methyl-; 1,3-Diamino-5-methylbenzene; Toluene, 3,5-diamino-; Toluene-3,5-diamine; [ChemIDplus] 3,5-TDA; [INCHEM]

Category

Amines, Aromatic

Sources/Uses

Produced as minor by-product in manufacture of other diaminotoluene isomers; Used as initiator for rigid urethane production and as reaction product with phosgene to yield toluene diisocyanate; Commercial mixture composed of all six diaminotoluene isomers; [HSDB]

Comments

See "2,4-Diaminotoluene."

Biomedical References

0.0037 mm Hg

Yes

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic