Aniline

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.Aniline is a primary arylamine in which an amino functional group is substituted for one of the benzene hydrogens. It is a primary arylamine and a member of anilines.

Aniline is one of the most important intermediates in the dye industry.In the dye industry, it is used to manufacture Acid Ink Blue G, Acid Mordant BS, Acid Light Yellow, Direct Orange S, Direct Pink, Indigo, Disperse Yellow Brown, Cationic Pink FG, Reactive Brilliant Red X‑SB, etc.In organic pigments, it is used to produce Golden Red, Golden Red g, Big Red Powder, Phthalocyanine Red, Oil‑Soluble Black, etc.