HC Red 3

Agent Name
HC Red 3
CAS Number
2871-01-4
Formula
C8-H11-N3-O3
Major Category
Dyes
HC Red 3 formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-((4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethanol; 2-(4-Amino-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino-3-nitroaniline; Ethanol, 2-((4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)-; Ethanol, 2-(4-amino-2-nitroanilino)-; H.C. Red 3; HC Red 3; N(sup 1)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Dark maroon or dark brown solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dye in semi-permanent hair dye formulations; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: