The compound has been used as an intermediate for dyes, to
some extent in preparing certain polyamide fibers, and as a
curing agent for polyurethane.
2,6-Dichloro-1,4-phenylenediamine is an aromatic amine that can be found in azo dyes. It was studied for potential mutagenic and toxic properties.
The chromophore Preparation: Will 2,6-Dichioro-4-nitroaniline reduction.
2,6-Dichloro-p-PDA is not currently produced in the United
States; the sole manufacturer ceased production in 1978. It is
a chemical intermediate used as a polyurethane curative, and
as a monomer in the manufacture of polyamide fiber.
ChEBI: 2,6-Dichloro-para-phenylenediamine is a dichlorobenzene.
Gray, microcrystalline powder or solid.
2,6-DICHLORO-1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE may be unstable to prolonged exposure to air and light. . Insoluble in water.
2,6-DICHLORO-1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. May generate flammable gaseous hydrogen in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When 2,6-DICHLORO-1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of chlorine and nitrogen oxides.
Flash point data for 2,6-DICHLORO-1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE are not available; however, 2,6-DICHLORO-1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is probably combustible.
