3,3-Dichlorobenzidine

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

3,3′-Dichlorobenzidine is used in the production of azo dyes and is considered a carcinogen. It contains two benzene rings. This compound has been shown to increase the incidence of tumors in animals. ^[2] Because it is structurally similar to benzidine, a known carcinogen, it is believed that it may share a similar mechanism in causing bladder cancer in humans.

References

↑ Dichlorobenzidine – Compound Summary, PubChem.
↑ “3, 3′-Dichlorobenzidine“. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Integrated Risk Information System. 7 March 2011. Accessed 3 May 2011.

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[pubchem-1] Dichlorobenzidine – Compound Summary, PubChem.

[EPA-2] “3, 3′-Dichlorobenzidine“. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Integrated Risk Information System. 7 March 2011. Accessed 3 May 2011.

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