4-Methoxy-m-Phenylenediamine

AKA “2, 4-DIAMINOANISOLE, 615-05-4, Pelagol L, Pelagol DA, Pelagol Grey L, Furro L, 4-Diaminoanisol, m-Diaminoanisole, 1, 3-Benzenediamine, 4-methoxy-”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

4-Methoxy-m-Phenylenediamine

AKA: 2, 4-DIAMINOANISOLE, 615-05-4, Pelagol L, Pelagol DA, Pelagol Grey L, Furro L, 4-Diaminoanisol, M-Diaminoanisole, 1, 3-Benzenediamine

Ingredient · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Not Clean

On the basis of the information included in this report the CIR Expert Panel concludes that 4-Methoxy-m-Phenylenediamine, 4-Methoxy-m-Phenylenediamine Sulfate and 4-Methoxy-m-Phenylenediamine HCL are unsafe for use in cosmetic products.

Solubility Soluble in alcohol, hot ether; slightly soluble in DMSO

Formula

C7H10N2O

Mol. Weight

138.17

CAS #

615-05-4

Form

Liquid

State

2,4-diaminoanisole appears as colorless needles. Primarily used (along with salts such as 2,4-diaminoanisole sulfate) as a component of hair & fur dye formulations. (NIOSH, 2024)

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Functions

Hair Dyeing

Traditional Use

A synthetic hair dye precursor developed in the early-to-mid 20th century. Created as part of the scientific advancement of safer, more effective permanent hair coloring formulations.