| N-Methylaniline | |
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Other names
N-Monomethylaniline |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 100-61-8 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H9N |
| Molar mass | 107.15 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.99 g/mL |
| Melting point |
-57 °C, 216 K, -71 °F |
| Boiling point |
194-196 °C, 467-469 K, 381-385 °F |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Viscosity | cP at 25 °C |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Toxic (T) |
| R-phrases | R20 R21 R22 R23/24/25 R33 |
| S-phrases | S28 S37 S45 |
| Related compounds | |
| Related Aromatic amine | 1-Naphthylamine 2-Naphthylamine Phenylenediamine 4-Aminobiphenyl Dimethylaniline |
| Related compounds | Benzene Ammonia Toluidiness |
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N-Methylaniline is an aniline derivative. It is a toxic organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5NH(CH3). The substance exists as a colorless or slightly yellow viscous liquid, which is insoluble in water and brown when exposed to air. It is used as a latent and coupling solvent and is also used is as an intermediate for dyes, agrochemicals and other organic products manufacturing.
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N-Methylaniline decomposes on heating and burning, producing toxic fumes including aniline and nitrogen oxides. N-Methylaniline reacts violently with strong acids and oxidants, and also affects some plastics.