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Benzidine
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Benzidine (trivial name), also called 1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diamine (systematic name), is an organic compound with the formula (C6H4NH2)2. It is an aromatic amine. It is a component of a test for cyanide. Related derivatives are used in the production of dyes. Benzidine has been linked to bladder and pancreatic cancer.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
[1,1′-Biphenyl]-4,4′-diamine | |
Other names
Benzidine, di-phenylamine, diphenylamine, 4,4'-bianiline, 4,4'-biphenyldiamine, 1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diamine, 4,4'-diaminobiphenyl, p-diaminodiphenyl, p-benzidine | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.000 ![]() |
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UN number | 1885 |
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Properties | |
C12H12N2 | |
Molar mass | 184.24 g/mol |
Appearance | Grayish-yellow, reddish-gray, or white crystalline powder[1] |
Density | 1.25 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 122 to 125 °C (252 to 257 °F; 395 to 398 K) |
Boiling point | 400 °C (752 °F; 673 K) |
0.94 g/100 mL at 100 °C | |
-110.9·10−6 cm3/mol | |
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Related compounds |
biphenyl |
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Main hazards |
carcinogenic |
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H302, H350, H410 | |
P201, P202, P264, P270, P273, P281, P301+P312, P308+P313, P330, P391, P405, P501 | |
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PEL (Permissible) |
occupational carcinogen[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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