Molekula
4-N,N-Diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine monohydrochloride (CD-2 Developer)
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4-N,N-Diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine monohydrochloride, also known as CD-2 Developer, is a chemical used primarily in photographic developing processes. It functions as a developing agent in color film and print formulations. Available in powder form, it has a molecular formula of C11H18N2·HCl, a molecular weight of 214.73 g/mol, and is stable at ambient storage conditions. It is classified as dangerous with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies CD-2 Developer from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £41.70 per pack ex VAT · £50.04 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or red crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 240 - 260℃ |
| Ash | ≤0.1% |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.001% |
| pH | 5.2 - 5.5 |
| Assay | 99 - 102% |
| Appearance of 5 % solution (H2O) | Colourless |
| Volatile Matter | ≤0.1% |
| CH/H acid | 0.9 - 1.1 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 70717073 |
| CAS Number | 2051-79-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-N,4-N-diethyl-2-methylbenzene-1,4-diamine;hydrochloride |
| EC Number | 246-484-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H18N2·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 214.73 |
| Exact Mass | 214.1237 |
| SMILES | CCN(CC)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)N)C.Cl |
| InChIKey | MPLZNPZPPXERDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H18N2.ClH/c1-4-13(5-2)10-6-7-11(12)9(3)8-10;/h6-8H,4-5,12H2,1-3H3;1H |
| PubChem CID | 108623 |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29215150 |
| Tariff Code | 2921519000 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is 4-N,N-Diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine monohydrochloride used for?
It is primarily used as a photographic developer, specifically in the CD-2 developer formulation for film and paper processing.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C11H18N2·HCl with a molecular weight of 214.73 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials, as specified by the safety data sheet.
What grade is available from Molekula?
Molekula supplies this compound as a research-grade chemical, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can provide bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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