Products Description
3,4-Diaminotoluene is an organic compound belonging to the phenylenediamine family. It exists as white to light yellow crystals at room temperature and has a characteristic aromaleic-anhydride.html">matic odor. It is sparingly soluble in water but readily dissolves in common organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and ether. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceutical agents. Its chemical structure, featuring two amino groups on a toluene backbone, enables it to act as a key building block for constructing complex molecular systems in various chemical applications.
Chemical Properties
| Item | Value |
| Melting point | 89-90 °C |
| Boiling point | 285 °C |
| density | 1.16 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.6020 (estimate) |
| Flash point | 147 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Soluble in hot water, ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene |
| form | Crystal |
| color | White to light yellow |
| Water Solubility | Sparingly soluble |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids |
| InChIKey | JXQOBXQHGSKXAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Cc1ccc(N)cc1N |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 95-80-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 3 4 Diaminotoluene (95-80-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3 4 Diaminotoluene (95-80-7) |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| Hazard Codes | T,N |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22-36/37/38-43-51/53 |
| Safety Statements | 22-26-36/37/39-45-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2631 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | TT0175000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29215190 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 95-80-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 205 mg/kg; LD50 dermal in rabbits: 500 mg/kg |
Product Application
3,4-Diaminotoluene is primarily utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes, disperse dyes, and organic pigments. It plays a vital role in the production of hair dyes, where it acts as a coupling agent to form a variety of color shades. Additionally, it is employed in the manufacturing of corrosion inhibitors for metals, as well as in the synthesis of certain polymers and resins. In the field of medicine, it serves as a starting material for the preparation of some pharmaceutical compounds, demonstrating its broad utility across multiple industrial sectors.
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