N-Methylaniline

N-Methylaniline
Other names N-Monomethylaniline Anilinomethane N-phenylmethylamine Monomethylaniline N-methylaminobenzene Methylbenzeneamine N-Methyl-phenylamine (methylamino) benzene
Identifiers
CAS number	100-61-8 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CNC1=CC=CC=C1
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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Infobox references

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.

Toxicity

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.

See also

• N,N-Dimethylaniline

References

• Chemicalland21}, viewed 1 May 2011

External links

• (English) MSDS van N-methylaniline