Para-Cresidine

  • 2-methoxy- 5 -methylaniline (IUPAC)
  • 5-methyl -o- anisidine
  • 3-amino -4- methoxytoluene
  • 6-methoxy -m-toluidine
  • 1-amino -2-methoxy -5 -methylbenzene

Flammable, black to brown solid

Fixed

50-52 ° C

235 ° C.

31 hPa ( 146 ° C)

Practically insoluble in water

Risk

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P- cresidine, or 6-methoxy -m-toluidine is a chemical compound from the group of cresidines and Anisidinderivate.

Production and representation

P- cresidine can be produced discontinuously by the catalytic hydrogenation of 3- nitro-4- methoxytoluene.

Use

P- cresidine is used as an intermediate in the production of dyes ( as a coupling component for azo dyes ), and pigments. The substance is not released from textiles or leather articles which may come a long time with the human skin directly in contact are (Appendix 1 of the Consumer Goods Ordinance ) after reductive cleavage of azo groups.

Safety

P- cresidine is classified as carcinogenic category 2.

CAS registry number PubChem Vapor pressure Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC)
14834
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