3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 91-94-1
PubChem 7070
ChemSpider 6803 YesY
KEGG C19225 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL314470 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C12H10Cl2N2
Molar mass 253.13 g/mol
Appearance Gray or purple crystalline solid
Melting point

132-133 °C

Boiling point

402 °C, 675 K, 756 °F

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine is used in the production of azo dyes and is considered a carcinogen.[1] It contains two benzene rings. This compound has been shown to increase the incidence of tumors in animals. [2] Because it is structurally similar to benzidine, a known carcinogen, it is believed that it may share a similar mechanism in causing bladder cancer in humans.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Dichlorobenzidine - Compound Summary, PubChem.
  2. ^ a b "3, 3'-Dichlorobenzidine". U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Integrated Risk Information System. 7 March 2011. Accessed 3 May 2011.

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