6358-82-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 3,3'-[(2-methyl-m-phenylene)bis(azo)]bistoluene-2,6-diamine
• Synonyms: 3,3'-[(2-methyl-m-phenylene)bis(azo)]bistoluene-2,6-diamine;4,4'-[(2-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis[2-methylbenzene-1,3-diamine];4,4'-[(2-Methyl-3,1-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis(2-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine);C.I.21020;Vesuvin BP
• CAS NO: 6358-82-3
• Molecular Formula: C21H24N8
• Molecular Weight: 388.46886
• EINECS: 228-785-7
• Mol File: 6358-82-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3,3'-[(2-methyl-m-phenylene)bis(azo)]bistoluene-2,6-diamine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3,3'-[(2-methyl-m-phenylene)bis(azo)]bistoluene-2,6-diamine(6358-82-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3,3'-[(2-methyl-m-phenylene)bis(azo)]bistoluene-2,6-diamine(6358-82-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6358-82-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3,3'-[(2-methyl-m-phenylene)bis(azo)]bistoluene-2,6-diamine is a chemical compound commonly used as a dye in the textile industry. It is a red-orange powder that has been found to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties, leading to restrictions on its use in certain countries. The compound is a member of the family of azo dyes, which are characterized by the presence of one or more azo groups (-N=N-) in their molecular structure. Its potential health hazards, along with its persistence in the environment, have raised concerns about the impact of its production and use on human health and the environment.