Aniline
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Overview
Aniline, phenylamine or aminobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2. It is an organic chemical compound, specifically an aryl amine, consisting of a phenyl group attached to an amino group. The chemical structure of aniline is shown at the right. It is now used mainly in the manufacture of polyurethane, although it previously was mainly used more for dyes and drugs.
Application
Aniline (also called aminobenzene) is an oily, flammable liquid. It occurs naturally in some foods. It is produced in very large amounts (1 billion pounds in 1992) by seven companies in the United States. U.S. demand is likely to increase 3% to 4% per year for the next several years. The largest users of aniline are companies that make isocyanates, especially methyl diphenyl diisocyanate. Other companies use aniline to make pesticides, dyes, and rubber. Companies also use smaller amounts of aniline to make drugs, photographic chemicals, varnishes, and explosives.