Benzidine dihydrochloride
Agent Name
Benzidine dihydrochloride
CAS Number
531-85-1
Formula
C12-H12-N2.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(1,1'-Biphenyl)-4,4'-diamine, dihydrochloride; Benzidine HCl; Benzidine hydrochloride; Dihidrocloruro de benzidina [Spanish]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzidine and Derivatives
Description
White solid; [CAMEO] Colorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
In the presence of acids, benzidine forms salts such as benzidine dihydrochloride. The dihydrochloride form hydrolyzes into the monohydrochloride salt and hydrochloric acid. [Ullmann]
Comments
Readily absorbed through skin; "Symptoms of exposure to this compound include nausea, vomiting, liver damage and kidney damage." [CAMEO] May cause irritation; Targets the liver, kidneys, and bladder; [MSDSonline] See "Benzidine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.38E-06 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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