Substance profile
M-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride
M-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride is a white or slightly red crystalline powder.
01 · Identification
What M-phenylenediamine dihydrochlo… is
M-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride is a white or slightly red crystalline powder. Its molecular formula is C6H10Cl2N2 and its molecular weight is 181.06 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H341 | Suspected of causing genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P305, P308, P310, P313, P330, P333, P337, P338, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
M-phenylenediamine dihydrochlo… properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; soluble in alcohol | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.