- p-Phenylenediamine
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p-Phenylenediamine 
1,4-diaminobenzeneOther namesparaphenylenediamine, 1,4-diaminobenzene, 1,4-phenylenediamineIdentifiers CAS number 106-50-3 
UNII U770QIT64J 
KEGG C19499 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - Nc1ccc(N)cc1
- InChI=1/C6H8N2/c7-5-1-2-6
(8)4-3-5/h1-4H,7-8H2
Properties Molecular formula C6H8N2 Molar mass 108.1 Appearance white (tan when impure) Melting point 143-145 °C
Boiling point 267 °C, 540 K, 513 °F
Solubility in water 10% at 40°C, 87% at 107 C, 100% at 140 C [1] Hazards R-phrases R23 R24 R25 R36 R37 R38 R40 R42 R43 S-phrases S26 S36 S37 S39 
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(NH2)2. This derivative of aniline is a colorless solid, but typically samples can contain yellowish impurities arising from oxidation. It is mainly used as a component of engineering polymers and composites. It is also an ingredient in hair dyes.
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Production
PPD is produced via three routes. Most commonly, 4-nitrochlorobenzene is treated with ammonia and the resulting 4-nitroaniline is then hydrogenated:
- ClC6H4NO2 + 2 NH3 → H2NC6H4NO2 + NH4Cl
- H2NC6H4NO2 + 3 H2 → H2NC6H4NH2 + 2 H2O
In the DuPont route, aniline is converted to diphenyltriazine, which is converted by acid-catalysis to 4-aminoazobenzene. Hydrogenation of the latter affords PPD.[2]
Uses
Precursor to polymers
PPD is a precursor to aramid plastics and fibers such as Kevlar. These applications exploit PPD's difunctionality, i.e. the presence of two amines which allow the molecules to be strung together. This polymer arises from the reaction of PPD and terephthaloyl chloride. The reaction of PPD with phosgene gives the diisocyanate, a precursor to urethane polymers.[2]
Molecular structure of Kevlar: the monomer subunit is bolded, dashed lines indicate hydrogen bonds.
Dyeing
This compound is a common hair dye. Its use is being supplanted by other aniline analogues and derivatives such as 2,5-diamino(hydroxyethylbenzene and 2,5-diaminotoluene. Other popular derivatives include tetraaminopyrimidine and indoanilines and indophenols. Derivatives of diaminopyrazole give red and violet colours.[3] In these applications, the nearly colourless dye precursor oxidizes to the dye.
Rubber antioxidant
PPD is easily oxidized, and for this reason derivatives of PPD are used as antiozonants in production of rubber products. The substituents, naphthyl, isopropyl etc affect the effectiveness of their antioxidant roles as well as their properties as skin irritants.[4]
Other uses
PPD is also used as a developing agent in the C-41 color photographic film development process, reacting with the silver grains in the film and creating the colored dyes that form the image.
Safety
The aquatic LD50 of PPD is 0.028 mg/L.[2] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that in rats and mice chronically exposed to PPD in their diet, it simply depressed body weights, and no other clinical signs of toxicity were observed in several studies.[5] One review of 31 English-language articles published between January 1992 and February 2005 that investigated the association between personal hair dye use and cancer as identified through the PubMed search engine found "at least one well-designed study with detailed exposure assessment" that observed associations between personal hair dye use and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute leukemia, and bladder cancer,[6] but those associations were not consistently observed across studies. A formal meta-analysis was not possible due to the heterogeneity of the exposure assessment across the studies.
The CDC lists PPD as being a contact allergen. Exposure routes are through inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, and skin and/or eye contact; symptoms of exposure include throat irritation (pharynx and larynx), bronchial asthma, and sensitization dermatitis.[7][8] Sensitization is a lifelong issue, which may lead to active sensitization to products including, but not limited to black clothing, various inks, hair dye, dyed fur, dyed leather, and certain photographic products. It was voted Allergen of the Year in 2006 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society.
Poisoning by PPD "is rare in western countries."[9]
See also
References
- ^ http://chemicalland21.com/specialtychem/perchem/p-phenylenediamine.htm
- ^ a b c Robert A. Smiley “Phenylene- and Toluenediamines” in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry 2002, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a19_405
- ^ Thomas Clausen et al. "Hair Preparations" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry 2007, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a12_571.pub2
- ^ Hans-Wilhelm Engels et al., "Rubber, 4. Chemicals and Additives" Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry 2007, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a23_365.pub2
- ^ p-Phenylenediamine, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- ^ Rollison, DE; Helzlsouer, KJ; Pinney, SM (2006). "Personal hair dye use and cancer: a systematic literature review and evaluation of exposure assessment in studies published since 1992.". Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews 9 (5): 413–39. doi:10.1080/10937400600681455. PMID 17492526.
- ^ The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- ^ NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) entry for p-Phenylenediamine (PPD)
- ^ Ashraf W, Dawling S, Farrow LJ. Systemic paraphenylenediamine (PPD) poisoning: a case report and review. Hum. Exp. Toxicol. 13: 167-170, 1994. doi:10.1177/096032719401300305
External links
Categories:- Anilines
- Polyamines
- Monomers
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