para-Cresidine

para-Cresidine
IUPAC name 2-methoxy-5-methylaniline
Identifiers
CAS number	120-71-8
PubChem	8445
KEGG	C19216 Y
RTECS number	BZ6720000
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC)N
Properties
Molecular formula	C8H11NO
Molar mass	137.179
Appearance	White crystals
Melting point	51.5 °C, 325 K, 125 °F
Boiling point	235 °C, 508 K, 455 °F
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Infobox references

para-Cresidine is an intermediate that is used to create dyes and pigments. It is a light yellow to light brown solid with the chemical formula C₈H₁₁ON or CH₃OC₆H₃(CH₃)NH₂. It appears as white crystals. Its carcinogen category is 2, and upon heating it produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. It reacts with strong oxidants and some forms of plastic, rubber, and coatings. para-Cresidine is possibly carcinogenic to humans. It boils at 235 °C, melts at 51.5 °C, and is not very soluble in water.

References

• International Chemical Safety Card, Center for Disease Control