Organic Chemical
dianisidine
Subclass of:
Biphenyl Compounds
Definitions related to dianisidine:
  • A colorless, highly toxic, crystalline compound that turns violet when exposed to air. Dianisidine is used exclusively as an intermediate for the production of dyes and pigments. Exposure to this substance causes skin irritation and sensitization. Dianisidine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Highly toxic compound which can cause skin irritation and sensitization. It is used in manufacture of azo dyes.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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