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4-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2,4-Diaminotoluene, 2,4-Toluenediamine, 4-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NH2)2
CAS Number:
95-80-7
Molecular Weight:
122.17
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329757013
EC Number:
202-453-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2205839
MDL number:
MFCD00007804

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InChI key

VOZKAJLKRJDJLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C7H10N2/c1-5-2-3-6(8)4-7(5)9/h2-4H,8-9H2,1H3

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(N)cc1N

grade

analytical standard

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

bp

283-285 °C (lit.)

mp

97-99 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

Quality Level

100

General description

4-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine is an industrial intermediate, widely used in the production of industrial dyes and polyurethane foams.
This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

Application

4-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological fluids using high-performance liquid chromatography.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 1B - Muta. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT RE 2

target_organs

Liver,Kidney

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

320.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

160 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Regulatory Information

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BCCG6131
BCBV0649

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High-performance liquid chromatography of 2, 6-and 2, 4-diaminotoluene, and its application to the determination of 2, 4-diaminotoluene in urine and plasma.
Unger DP and Friedman AM
Journal of Chromatography A, 174(2), 379-384 (1979)
Pei-Shan Liu et al.
Toxicology, 219(1-3), 167-174 (2005-12-13)
Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of polyurethane. TDI-induced asthma is related to its disturbance of acetylcholine activity in most affected workers, but the relevant mechanisms are unclear. Toluene diamine (TDA) is the
Kazunori Narumi et al.
Mutation research, 747(2), 234-239 (2012-06-09)
Various liver micronucleus assay methods, such as those involving partial hepatectomy, treatment with mitogens, and the use of juvenile animals, have been developed. These assays have been proven to be of high sensitivity and specificity to predict hepatocarcinogenicity of compounds
Toshiki Nozaka et al.
Environmental sciences : an international journal of environmental physiology and toxicology, 14 Suppl, 1-8 (2008-07-24)
The subacute toxicity of toluene-2,4-diamine (2,4-TDA) on marine fish was investigated in laboratory toxicity tests using red sea bream, Pagrus major. The fish were exposed to subacute concentrations of 2,4-TDA (measured concentrations: 0.0628, 0.234 and 0.878 mg/L) during the 14-day
2,4-Diaminotoluene.
Report on carcinogens : carcinogen profiles, 10, 78-79 (2004-08-25)
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