Chemical Properties
white to light tan crystalline solid
Uses
Manufacture of dyes, organic synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline is a substituted aniline.
General Description
White crystals or beige powder.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,4,5-TRIMETHYLANILINE neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Hazard
Questionable carcinogen.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition 2,4,5-TRIMETHYLANILINE emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 2,4,5-TRIMETHYLANILINE are not available; however, 2,4,5-TRIMETHYLANILINE is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Confirmed carcinogen
with experimental carcinogenic and
tumorigenic data. Moderately toxic by
ingestion. Mutation data reported. When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic
fumes of NOx. Used as a dye, pigment, and
printing ink. See also ANILINE DYES.
