methylaniline
Methylaniline, also known as *N*-methylaniline or *N*-phenylmethanamine, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₇H₉N. It belongs to the class of aromatic amines, characterized by a methyl group (–CH₃) attached to the nitrogen atom of aniline (C₆H₅NH₂). This colorless to pale-yellow liquid is soluble in organic solvents but sparingly soluble in water. Methylaniline is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, and other organic compounds.
The compound exists in three isomeric forms: *N*-methylaniline (the most common), *o*-methylaniline (2-methylaniline), and *p*-methylaniline (4-methylaniline).
Methylaniline exhibits moderate toxicity, posing risks to human health through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Prolonged
In research and industrial applications, methylaniline serves as a precursor for the production of herbicides, fungicides,
Environmental regulations govern its use and disposal, as methylaniline can persist in soil and water, posing