Aniline
CAS 62-53-3C6H7N93.13 g/mol
Aniline is a primary arylamine in which an amino functional group is substituted for one of the benzene hydrogens. It is a member of anilines and a primary arylamine.
IUPAC: aniline
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 21 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 363 to 367 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.022 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 158 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.67 mmHg at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| pH | pH = 8.1 (0.2 molar aq soln) |
| Appearance | Aniline appears as a yellowish to brownish oily liquid with a musty fishy odor. Melting point -6 °C; boiling point 184 °C; flash point 158 °F. Denser than water (8.5 lb / gal) and slightly soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic by skin absorption and inhalation. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to manufacture other chemicals, especially dyes, photographic chemicals, agricultural chemicals and others. |
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HS Code(s): 2921
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