Methylenedianiline dihydrochloride
Agent Name
Methylenedianiline dihydrochloride
CAS Number
13552-44-8
Formula
C13-H14-N2.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzenamine, 4,4'-methylenedi-, dihydrochloride; Methylenedianiline 2HCl; p,p'-Methylenedianiline dihydrochloride; Aniline, 4,4'-methylenedi-, dihydrochloride; 4,4'-Methylenebisbenzenamine dihydrochloride; 4,4'-Methylenedianiline dihydrochloride; 4,4-Methylenedianiline and its dihydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Polyaromatic
Description
Light beige solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes liver damage in rats; Carcinogenic in rats and mice; Mutagenic; Emergency treatment: "4,4-Methylenedianiline"; [HSDB] A tumorigen and mutagen; [RTECS] See "4,4'-Methylenedianiline."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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