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2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride

Also known as: N4,N4-Diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-benzenediamine monohydrochloride, 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monoHCl, N4,N4-Diethyl-2-methylbenzene-1,4-diamine hydrochloride, 1,​4-​Benzenediamine, N4,​N4-​diethyl-​2-​methyl-​, hydrochloride (1:1), 1,4-Benzenediamine, N4,N4-diethyl-2-methyl-, monohydrochloride (+15 more)

CAS 2051-79-8

2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride (CAS 2051-79-8) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H301; H319; H317; H400; H410. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
11
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 26 fields
Name
2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride
CAS Number
2051-79-8
DTXSID
DTXSID1038799
Molecular Formula
C11H18N2.ClH
InChI Key
MPLZNPZPPXERDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
214.123676
Synonyms
N4,N4-Diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-benzenediamine monohydrochloride2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monoHClN4,N4-Diethyl-2-methylbenzene-1,4-diamine hydrochloride1,​4-​Benzenediamine, N4,​N4-​diethyl-​2-​methyl-​, hydrochloride (1:1)1,4-Benzenediamine, N4,N4-diethyl-2-methyl-, monohydrochlorideToluene-2,5-diamine, N5,N5-diethyl-, monohydrochloride3-Methyl-4-amino-N,N-diethylaniline hydrochloride3-Methyl-4-amino-N,N-diethylaniline monohydrochloride4-(Diethylamino)-2-methylaniline monohydrochloride4-Amino-N,N-diethyl-m-toluidine hydrochlorideN',N'-Diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine monohydrochloride4-diethylamino-2-methylaniline monohydrochloride

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Acute Tox. 3 *; Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1H301; H319; H317; H400; H410GHS06; GHS09Danger

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Dye

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 11 of 11 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
1.645%Concentration, 5% incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1.316%Concentration, one positive responseDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
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76%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
15520ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1021ug/cm2Induction dose per skin area, 5% incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
816.7ug/cm2Induction dose per skin area, one positive responseDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 11 of 11 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
II/1310
Category
Hair Dyes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride?

2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride (CAS 2051-79-8) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Acute Tox. 3 *; Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H301; H319; H317; H400; H410. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride?

2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride has 11 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 1.316 % via Dermal in Human. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization.

Is 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name N,N-DIETHYLTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride is classified GHS Danger (H301, H319, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1310.

Is 2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Amino-5-(diethylamino)toluene monohydrochloride also appears in cosmetics databases.