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4-Aminobiphenyl

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4-Aminobiphenyl
Names
IUPAC name
4-Aminobiphenyl
Other names
4-ABP
Identifiers
ECHA InfoCard 100.001.980 Edit this at Wikidata
Properties
C12H11N
Molar mass 169.22
Density 1,16 g·cm−3[1]
Melting point 52−54 °C[1]
Boiling point 302 °C[1]
practically insoluble in water [1], soluble in alcohol, ether and chloroform
Vapor pressure 20 mbar (191 °C)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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4-Aminobiphenyl is an amine derivative of biphenyl. It is used to manufacture azo dyes. It is a known human carcinogen[2] and so it has been largely replaced by less toxic compounds. It is similar to benzidine.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e {{GESTIS}}: |ZVG= missing in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Error in template * invalid parameter (Template:GESTIS): "ZVG" Error in template * unknown parameter name (Template:GESTIS): "Datum"
  2. ^ National Toxicology Program