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1 4-BENZENEDIAMINE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Hair Styling
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(NH2)2
formula, see observation
106-50-3
CAS number
DEF

The most widely used and effective of the aniline derivative dyes, producing colours ranging from the lightest brown to jet black. Its very action depends on oxidation, usually effected by hydrogen peroxide and this reaction results in the formation of an intermediate product known as Bandrowsky's Base. ... This type of dye is variously known as an amino dye, aniline derivative dye, instantaneous dye, oxidation dye, peroxide dye, synthetic organic dye, two bottle dye.

OBS

The prefix "para" and its abbreviation "p" must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(NH2)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Coiffure
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(NH2)2
formula, see observation
106-50-3
CAS number
OBS

Utilisations : fabrication de colorants, de teintures pour cheveux, de produits thérapeutiques, d'accélérateurs de vulcanisation, en chimie analytique.

OBS

Le préfixe «para» et son abréviation «p» s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(NH2)2

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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