CAS 615-05-4: 2,4-Diaminoanisole

2,4-Diaminoanisole is a non-responsive substance that belongs to the group of aromatic amines. It has been shown to have carcinogenic properties in rats. 2,4-Diaminoanisole binds to rat liver microsomes and blocks the activity of protein synthesis by blocking the enzyme methionine synthase. This substance also inhibits an enzyme called cytochrome P450 reductase, which is involved in the metabolism of steroid hormones and other drugs. 2,4-Diaminoanisole can be acylated to form dyes with a variety of colors and it can also be used as a photochemical sensitizer for photographic film.

Applications 2,​4-​Diaminoanisole is a component and degredation product of azo dyes in fabrics and textiles. Azo dyes occasionally produce carcinogenic effects and environmental reproductive toxicology. Dyes and metabolites, Environmental TestingEnvironmental toxin on US EPA Toxic Release Inventory list (TRI) list. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Nguyen, A. et al.: J. Env. Sci. Health A., 51, 744 (2016);

2,4-Diaminoanisole is a carcinogenic aromatic primary amine compound.