4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether
Agent Name
4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether
CAS Number
101-80-4
Formula
C12-H12-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Di-(4-aminophenyl)ether; 4,4'-Diaminobiphenyl oxide; 4,4'-Diaminobiphenyloxide; 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl oxide; 4,4'-Diaminophenyl ether; 4,4'-Diaminophenyl oxide; 4,4'-Oxybisaniline; 4,4'-Oxybisbenzenamine; 4,4'-Oxydiphenylamine; 4,4-Diaminodiphenyl ether; 4,4-Oxydianiline; 4-Aminophenyl ether; Aniline, 4,4'-oxydi-; Bis(4-aminophenyl) ether; Bis(4-aminophenyl)ether; Bis(p-aminophenyl) ether; Bis(p-aminophenyl)ether; Dadpe; Diaminodiphenyl ether; Ether, 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl; Oxybis(4-aminobenzene); Oxydi-p-phenylenediamine; Oxydianiline; p,p'-Diaminodiphenyl ether; p,p'-Oxybis(aniline); p,p'-Oxydianiline; p-Aminophenyl ether; Benzenamine, 4,4'-oxybis-; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Amines, Polyaromatic
Description
Colorless solid; [HSDB] Colorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for polyimide and poly(ester-imide) resins; [HSDB]
Comments
Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; May cause irritation; [CAMEO] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.36E-06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 219 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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