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C14H16N2
212.29 g/mol
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O-Tolidine

CAS119-93-7EC204-358-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Intermediate for dyes and pigments

o-Tolidine (3,3'-dimethylbenzidine) is an industrial chemical used primarily as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments. It is also employed as a curing agent for polyurethane elastomers and coatings, and as a sensitive reagent for detecting gold and free chlorine in water.

Intermediate for the production of dyes and pigmentsCuring agent for polyurethane elastomers, coatings, and rigid foamsReagent for detection of gold and free chlorine in water

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H350May cause cancer
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-(4-amino-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylaniline

InChIKey

NUIURNJTPRWVAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)N)C)N

Synonyms (46)
  • 2-Tolidin
  • 2-Tolidin [German]
  • 2-Tolidina
  • 2-Tolidina [Italian]
  • 2-Tolidine
  • 3,3'-DIMETHYLBENZIDINE
  • 3,3'-Dimethylbenzidin
  • 3,3'-Tolidine
  • 4,4'-Bi-o-toluidine
  • 4,4'-Bianisidine
  • 4,4'-Di-o-toluidine
  • Benzidine, 3,3'-dimethyl-
  • Bianisidine
  • DIMETHYLBENZIDINE, 3,3'-
  • Diaminoditolyl
  • Diaminotolyl
  • Fast Dark Blue Base R
  • Orthotolidine
  • Tolidine, o-
  • o,o'-Tolidine
  • o-Tolidin
  • o-Tolidine
  • o-Tolidine, >=97%, powder
  • o-Tolidine, Powder, Reagent
  • o-Tolidine, minimum
  • o-Tolidine, p.a.
  • tolidine blue