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2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride

2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 56496-89-0
CAS 56496-89-0PubChem CID 3017031

2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride

IUPAC name
2,6-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine;dihydrochloride
Molecular formula
C8H14Cl2N2
Molecular weight
209.11 g/mol
Exact mass
208.0534038 Da
Topological polar surface area
52.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

UNII-G48Y47YN2OG48Y47YN2OIMEXINE OASEINECS 260-223-61,4-Benzenediamine, 2,6-dimethyl-, dihydrochloride2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE, 2,6-DIMETHYL-, HYDROCHLORIDERefChem:83302
8 more reported names
2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL [INCI]260-223-62,6-Dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine dihydrochloride2,6-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diaminedihydrochlorideIALKJCXEPFRYML-UHFFFAOYSA-NDB-302548EN300-1870532,6-Dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine--hydrogen chloride (1/2)
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

INCI name

2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

Description

2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride

Record provenance

Inventory reference
54188
Imported identity
2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
HAIR DYEING
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 56496-89-0 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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