4-Chloro-m-phenylenediamine
Agent Name
4-Chloro-m-phenylenediamine
CAS Number
5131-60-2
Formula
C6-H7-Cl-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Chloro-1,3-phenylenediamine; 1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-chloro-; 1-Chloro-2,4-diaminobenzene; 4-Chloro-1,3-benzenediamine; 4-Chloro-meta-phenylenediamine; 4-Chlorophene-1,3-diamine; 4-Chlorophenylene-1,3-diamine; 4-Cl-m-PD; C.I. 76027; CI 76027; m-Phenylenediamine, 4-chloro-; p-Chlor-m-fenylendiamin [Czech]; p-Chloro-m-phenylenediamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1673
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Gray or dark purple solid; [CAMEO] Brown crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for dyestuffs and pigments, a hair dye coupler, a rubber-processing agent, and a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions and lacrimation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00206 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Phenylenediamines."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: