CAS 3102-87-2: 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine

2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene-1,4-diamine

2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is a chemical compound that has been used in clinical pathology and plant physiology. The potential of this molecule as a photosynthetic agent has been studied extensively. It has also been shown to have biochemical properties that are similar to those of chlorophylls. 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is able to transfer electrons between molecules in the electron transport chain. It can be found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes but not in plants or algae. 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine may be toxic when ingested orally or inhaled and is capable of producing irreversible inhibition when it reacts with oxygen.