| Chemical Properties |
Brownish Yellow Solid |
| Uses |
Induces chromosomal instability in human cancer cells. |
| Definition |
ChEBI: An aminobiphenyl that is biphenyl substituted by an amino group at position 4. |
| Uses |
In the detection of sulfates. Formerly as rubber antioxidant. As carcinogen in cancer research. |
| General Description |
Colorless to yellowish-brown crystals or light brown solid. |
| Air & Water Reactions |
Is oxidized by air (darkens on oxidation). Insoluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile |
4-AMINOBIPHENYL is a weak base. Incompatible with acids and acid anhydrides. Forms salts with hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid. Can be diazotized, acetylated and alkylated. . May react with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Fire Hazard |
4-AMINOBIPHENYL is probably combustible. |
| Safety Profile |
Confirmed human carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Human mutation data reported. An irritant. Effects resemble those of benzidine. See also BENZIDINE. Slight to moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat, flames (sparks), or powerful oxidzers. To fight fire, use water spray, mist, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx,. See also AROMATIC AMINES. |
| Purification Methods |
Crystallise it from water or EtOH. [Beilstein 12 IV 3241.] CARCINOGENIC. |
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