Benzidine dihydrochloride
SIAL/12125 - for experimental carcinogenesis, ≥99.0%
Synonym: 4,4′-Diaminobiphenyl dihydrochloride
CAS Number: 531-85-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H12N2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight: 257.16
EC Number: 208-519-6
MDL Number: MFCD00040389
Linear Formula: C12H12N2 · 2HCl
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥99.0% |
≥99.0% (AT) | |
form | solid |
grade | for experimental carcinogenesis |
ign. residue | ≤0.05% |
InChI | 1S/C12H12N2.2ClH/c13-11-5 |
InChI key | RUAXWVDEYJEWRY-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | ≥300 °C |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
SMILES string | Cl[H].Cl[H].Nc1ccc(cc1)-c |
Application: | Benzidine dihydrochloride (BDHC) may be used as a chromogenic substrate for the detection of horseradish peroxidase in immunochemical and immunohistochemical applications. |
Other Notes: | Indicator of carcinogenicity in bioassay studies; For the detection of horseradish peroxidase in histochemical studies |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply |
Warning: | Cancer suspect agent. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H350 - H410 |
Precautionary statements | P201 - P273 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P308 + P313 |
Hazard Codes | T,N |
Risk Statements | 45-22-50/53 |
Safety Statements | 53-45-60-61 |
RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99.0% (AT); ≥99.0% |
mp | ≥300 °C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |