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B3383

Sigma-Aldrich

Benzidine dihydrochloride

≥99% (titration)

Synonym(s):

4,4′-Diaminobiphenyl dihydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H12N2 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
531-85-1
Molecular Weight:
257.16
Beilstein:
3914846
EC Number:
208-519-6
MDL number:
MFCD00040389
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
24891713
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99% (titration)

form

powder

SMILES string

Cl[H].Cl[H].Nc1ccc(cc1)-c2ccc(N)cc2

InChI

1S/C12H12N2.2ClH/c13-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)10-3-7-12(14)8-4-10;;/h1-8H,13-14H2;2*1H

InChI key

RUAXWVDEYJEWRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Benzidine (4,4′-Diaminobiphenyl) is an environmental genotoxin that posses increased risks of cancer to exposed people. Benzidine may be used as a reference material in procedures that analyze for benzidine. Benzidine can be used in studies on its mechanisms of genotoxicity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tumor initiator in mammary glands of experimental animal.

Warning

Cancer suspect agent.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H350,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1A

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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