2,6-Diaminotoluene

CAS: 823-40-5

Ref. 3D-FD21502

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Diaminotoluene
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-1,3-benzenediamineToluene-2,6-diamine1,3-Diamino-2-methylbenzene, 1,3-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-, 1,3-Diamino-2-methylbenzene, 2,6-Diamino Toluene, 2,6-Diamino-1-methylbenzene, 2,6-Diaminotoluen, 2,6-Toluenediamine, 2,6-Toluylenediamine, 2,6-Tolylenediamine, 2-Methyl-1,3-benzenediamine, 2-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine, 2-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine, Diaminotoluene, NSC 147490, Toluene-2,6-diamine

Description

2,6-Diaminotoluene (2,6-TDA), also known as o-tolidine, is a colorless to yellowish crystalline solid that is soluble in organic solvents. This compound has been shown to be genotoxic and carcinogenic in laboratory animals. 2,6-TDA binds to the receptor molecule of DNA and inhibits the repair of DNA strand breaks, leading to mutations and cancerous cells. 2,6-TDA has been shown to have toxic effects on fetal bovine kidney cells at low doses. The toxicity studies showed that 2,6-TDA inhibits cell growth and induces apoptosis in a dose dependent manner. This study also shows that 2,6-TDA inhibits protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes in the cytoplasm.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 122.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₀N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder