Hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate
What is Hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate?
Hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate (CAS 93841-25-9), also marketed as COLOREX 25DAPE, is an oxidative hair dye intermediate used in permanent and semi-permanent color formulations.
Where is Hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate used?
- Hair color: coupler or primary dye precursor that develops color upon oxidation, enabling specific shade targets
- Professional and retail hair color: incorporated into oxidative dye systems for natural-looking brown and dark shades
- Textile and fiber dyeing: deep, uniform coloration on protein-based substrates such as wool
- Leather finishing: controlled oxidative dyeing
- It also serves as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical and specialty chemical intermediates.
Commercial specifications
- Cosmetic-grade material compliant with personal care industry specifications
- Packaging in kilogram quantities; bulk drum supply
Other Names (Synonyms)
COLOREX 25DAPE|benzeneethanol, 2,5-diamino-, sulfate (1:1) (salt)|2-(2,5-DIAMINOPHENYL)ETHANOL SULFATE (1:1)|BENZENEETHANOL, 2,5-DIAMINO-, SULFATE (1:1)|RefChem:789478|HYDROXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE [INCI]|3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediammonium sulphate