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Preferred IUPAC name
[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-amine
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| Other names
4-Aminobiphenyl
4-ABP 4-Aminodiphenyl p-Aminobiphenyl p-Aminodiphenyl 4-Phenylaniline |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.980 |
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| Properties | |
| C12H11N | |
| Molar mass | 169.22 |
| Appearance | white to purple crystals |
| Odor | floral |
| Density | 1,16 g·cm−3 |
| Melting point | 52 to 54 °C (126 to 129 °F; 325 to 327 K) |
| Boiling point | 302 °C (576 °F; 575 K) |
| practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and chloroform | |
| Vapor pressure | 20 mbar (191 °C) |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | potential occupational carcinogen |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | 147 °C (297 °F; 420 K) |
| 450 °C (842 °F; 723 K) | |
| US health exposure limits (NIOSH): | |
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REL (Recommended)
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carcinogen |
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IDLH (Immediate danger)
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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| Infobox references | |
4-Aminobiphenyl is an amine derivative of biphenyl. It is used to manufacture azo dyes. It is a known human carcinogen and so it has been largely replaced by less toxic compounds. It is similar to benzidine.
Skin, Carcinogen
Continuous1 Carcinogen