N,N'-Diacetylbenzidine
Other
Avoid
CAS Number: 613-35-4
About N,N'-Diacetylbenzidine
N,N'-Diacetylbenzidine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
N,N'-Diacetylbenzidine (CAS 613-35-4) is a benzidine derivative resulting from acetylation of both amine groups of benzidine. Benzidine and its derivatives are among the most stringently regulated compounds in the EU cosmetic regulatory framework. While this specific diacetyl derivative is not individually listed in EU Annex II, benzidine derivatives as a structural class fall under broad restrictions due to their carcinogenic potential. The molecule can be metabolically converted back to benzidine, which is a known human carcinogen. EU SCCS assessment of benzidine derivatives treats them as potentially carcinogenic and unsuitable for cosmetic applications.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Benzidine derivative with suspected carcinogenicity (H351)
- ⚠ Potential metabolic conversion to known human carcinogen benzidine
- ⚠ Structural class subject to EU regulatory scrutiny
- ⚠ Suspected mutagenicity
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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