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N-(o-Tolyl)hydroxylamine is an intermediate in the synthesis of Pyrametostrobin (P847010), a novel fungicide. Also, it is derived from 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene (N572306), which is a toxic pollutant of the environment because of its large scale use in the production of explosives. It is a useful synthetic intermediate. It shows carcinogenic activity in rats.