Aniline

C₆H₇N

IUPAC: Phenylamine

CAS: 62-53-3

Overview

Aniline is the simplest aromatic amine and a key precursor for polyurethane production. It was historically important in the synthetic dye industry.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
7.6%
C
Carbon ×6
77.4%
N
Nitrogen ×1
15.0%

Uses

  • • Polyurethane production
  • • Dye manufacture
  • • Rubber chemicals
  • • Pharmaceutical intermediate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The discovery of mauve dye from aniline in 1856 launched the synthetic dye industry

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Absorbed through skin

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
93.13 g/mol
Density
1.0220 g/cm³
Melting Point
-6.3 °C
Boiling Point
184.1 °C
Solubility
36 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
93.0578
XLogP
0.9
TPSA
26.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
46.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aniline?
Aniline (C₆H₇N) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Phenylamine.
What is the molecular weight of Aniline?
Aniline has a molar mass of 93.13 g/mol.
What state is Aniline at room temperature?
Aniline is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Aniline organic or inorganic?
Aniline is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Aniline?
Aniline (C₆H₇N) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).