2,4-Diaminoanisole dihydrochloride

Agent Name
2,4-Diaminoanisole dihydrochloride
CAS Number
614-94-8
Formula
C7-H10-N2-O.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2,4-Diaminoanisole dihydrochloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4-Methoxy-1,3-benzenediamine dihydrochloride; 1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methoxy-, dihydrochloride; m-Phenylenediamine, 4-methoxy-, dihydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Brown odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Formerly used in dyeing hair and furs until the late 1970s; [HSDB]
Comments
Evidence of mutagenicity; The parent compound and sulfate also exhibited carcinogenic properties in animals; Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] See "2,4-Diaminoanisole."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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