P-anisidine is a substituted aniline that is aniline in which the hydrogen para to the amino group has been replaced by a methoxy group. It is used as a reagent for the detection of oxidation products such as aldehydes and ketones in fats and oils. It has a role as a reagent and a genotoxin. It is a member of methoxybenzenes, a substituted aniline and a primary amino compound.Used as dyes and pharmaceutical intermediates
CAS No.
104-94-9
Formula
C7H9NO
Molecular Mass
123.15200
Exact Mass
123.06800
PSA
35.25000
Logp
1.85860
IUPAC
4-methoxyaniline
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
56-59 °C(lit.)
Density
1.06
Boiling Point
240-243 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
122 °C
Appearance
white fused crystalline solid, characteristic amine odor.