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para-Cresidine
Names
IUPAC name 2-methoxy-5-methylaniline
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.018 Edit this at Wikidata
KEGG
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • BZ6720000
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
SMILES
  • CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC)N
Properties
Chemical formula C8H11NO
Molar mass 137.179
Appearance White crystals
Melting point 51.5 °C (124.7 °F; 324.6 K)
Boiling point 235 °C (455 °F; 508 K)
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Chemical compound

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.

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