2-Chloro-1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride

Agent Name
2-Chloro-1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride
CAS Number
615-46-3
Formula
C6-H7-Cl-N2.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Chloro-1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-chloro-, dihydrochloride; 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride; p-Phenylenediamine, 2-chloro-, dihydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Tan to brownish-purple crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine."
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Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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