para-Cresidine

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para-Cresidine
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style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Identifiers
CAS number 120-71-8
PubChem 8445
RTECS number BZ6720000
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style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | 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

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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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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