Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:19:40 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:35 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054590
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine
DescriptionN,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is a member of the class of aromatic amines, specifically a substituted phenylenediamine. Its chemical structure features a benzene ring with two amino groups at the 1 and 4 positions, each of which is further substituted with methyl groups. This compound is involved in various chemical pathways, including the reduction of azo dyes, where it is generated as a product alongside sulphanilic acid (PMID:16862786 ). Additionally, it plays a role in the stimulation of mast cells (MCs) by cancer-associated fibroblast-derived stem cell factor, leading to the release of hyaluronic acid through G protein-coupled receptor signaling (PMID:38458750 ). Its antioxidant activity has been evaluated, revealing its potential as a reactive species in biological systems (PMID:31378356 ). Furthermore, N,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine participates in redox reactions, showing varying degradation activity compared to other substrates (PMIDs:22367940, 20739163). The compound also exhibits interesting coordination chemistry, influencing reaction mechanisms due to its steric effects (PMID:38663005 ). Overall, N,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine serves as a significant metabolite in both synthetic and biological contexts.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
p-Amino-N,N-dimethylanilineChEBI
N,N-Dimethyl-P-phenylenediamineChEBI
Molecular FormulaC8H12N2
Average Mass136.1943
Monoisotopic Mass136.100048394
IUPAC NameN1,N1-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine
Traditional Namedimethyl-p-phenylenediamine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CN(C)C1=CC=C(N)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c1-10(2)8-5-3-7(9)4-6-8/h3-6H,9H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyBZORFPDSXLZWJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N