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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H7N3O2.2ClH
Molecular Weight 226.061
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE

SMILES

Cl.Cl.NC1=CC=C(N)C(=C1)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=VTJQZXFQQIDLRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H7N3O2.2ClH/c7-4-1-2-5(8)6(3-4)9(10)11;;/h1-3H,7-8H2;2*1H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C6H7N3O2
Molecular Weight 153.1387
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula ClH
Molecular Weight 36.461
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine is a low molecular weight red dye which is able to penetrate into hair shafts; this compound is one of the most commonly used dyes in semi-permanent hair colorants. 2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine is also an ingredient in permanent hair dye formulations.

CNS Activity

Curator's Comment: Known to be CNS non-penetrant in rats.

Approval Year

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Hair dye poisoning and the developing world.
2009-05
Single strand dna breaks in human lymphocytes exposed to para-phenylenediamine and its derivatives.
2008-01
Final report on the safety assessment of HC Red No. 7.
2008
Differences in gene expression profiles in the liver between carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic isomers of compounds given to rats in a 28-day repeat-dose toxicity study.
2006-12-15
Separation and determination of nitrobenzenes by micellar electrokinetic chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography.
2002-12-06
Patents

Sample Use Guides

In a toxicology studies safety of the compound after oral and topical administration was studied.
Route of Administration: Other
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
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Name Type Language
1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE, 2-NITRO-, DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Preferred Name English
2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
INCI  
INCI  
Official Name English
2-NITRO-1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE [HSDB]
Common Name English
1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE, 2-NITRO-, HYDROCHLORIDE (1:2)
Systematic Name English
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 2-NITRO-, DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
242-144-9
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CAS
18266-52-9
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PUBCHEM
5360562
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID8066349
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FDA UNII
FS1IP6390X
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HSDB
6254
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