2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine

CAS: 3102-87-2

Ref. 3D-FT06582

Product Information

• Name: 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine
• Synonyms: 3,6-Diaminodurene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is a chemical compound that has been used in clinical pathology and plant physiology. The potential of this molecule as a photosynthetic agent has been studied extensively. It has also been shown to have biochemical properties that are similar to those of chlorophylls. 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is able to transfer electrons between molecules in the electron transport chain. It can be found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes but not in plants or algae. 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine may be toxic when ingested orally or inhaled and is capable of producing irreversible inhibition when it reacts with oxygen.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂
• Purity: 98 To 102%
• Color/Form: White To Tan Solid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16N2/c1-5-6(2)10(12)8(4)7(3)9(5)11/h11-12H2,1-4H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=WCZNKVPCIFMXEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1c(C)c(N)c(C)c(C)c1N