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P6001

Sigma-Aldrich

p-Phenylenediamine

98% (GC)

Synonym(s):

1,4-Benzenediamine, 1,4-Diaminobenzene, 1,4-Phenylenediamine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H4(NH2)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
108.14
Beilstein:
742029
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.83

vapor density

3.7 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

1.08 mmHg ( 100 °C)

description

anti-fade reagent

Assay

98% (GC)

bp

267 °C (lit.)

mp

138-143 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Nc1ccc(N)cc1

InChI

1S/C6H8N2/c7-5-1-2-6(8)4-3-5/h1-4H,7-8H2

InChI key

CBCKQZAAMUWICA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

p-Phenylenediamine has been used:
  • to evaluate its sensitization potential in vitro in langerhans-like dendritic cells and autologous T cells
  • to treat the dorsal sides of the ears of mice, to study its systemic immunological effects
  • in glycerol to coverslip coronal sections in the attempt to count Aβ plaques

Anti-fade reagent is added to the mounting medium in fluorescence microscopy to retard photobleaching of fluorescein and other fluorescent dyes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

p-Phenylenediamine causes allergic reactions with skin. It is widely used in hair dyes. It eventually forms Bandrowski′s base, which is found to be the primary cause for allergy. p-Phenylenediamine exposure results in dermatitis, urticaria and anaphylaxis. It acts as an electron donor and is known to reduce cytochrome c.

Caution

Darkens in storage.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 Oral

Target Organs

Kidney,Heart,Musculo-skeletal system

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

P6001-50G:4548173207278
P6001-250G:4548173207261
P6001-BULK:
P6001-VAR:
P6001-1KG:4548173207254
P6001-100G:4548173207247


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