O-Phenylenediamine

O-Phenylenediamine (OPD)

O-Phenylenediamine (OPD) is an organic aromatic compound widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It appears as a gray to brown crystalline solid with a characteristic amine-like odor. OPD is an important building block in chemical industries due to its strong reactivity and versatile applications.
  • Chemical Formula : C₆H₈N₂
  • Molecular Weight : 108.14 g/mol
  • Appearance : Gray to brown crystalline solid
  • Solubility : Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether
  • Applications :
  • Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes and pigments
  • Used in pharmaceutical synthesis
  • In agrochemicals as a raw material
  • In the production of polymers and specialty chemicals
  • Analytical reagent in laboratories