2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine
Synonym(s):m-Cresidine;2-Methyl-p-anisidine
- CAS NO.:102-50-1
- Empirical Formula: C8H11NO
- Molecular Weight: 137.18
- MDL number: MFCD00007735
- EINECS: 203-036-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-10 10:27:09
What is 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine?
Chemical properties
brick red crystals or liquid
The Uses of 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine
4-Methoxy-2-methylaniline is a reagent used in organic synthesis of more complex compounds that have a more specific function. For example, enzyme inhibitors.
Definition
ChEBI: Meta-Cresidine is a member of methoxybenzenes.
General Description
Crystals or brick red liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine neutralizes acids in weakly exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. May generate hydrogen, a flammable gas, in combination with strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Reacts with oxidizing agents .
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine is a local irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine is an experimental animal carcinogen.
Fire Hazard
2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
Properties of 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine
| Melting point: | 13-14 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 248-249 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.065 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO, Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| pka | 5.05±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Light Brown to Very Dark Red |
| Water Solubility | insoluble, <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5 ºC |
| BRN | 774727 |
| Stability: | Stable. May be light or air-sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 102-50-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| IARC | 3 (Vol. 27, Sup 7) 1987 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzenamine, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-(102-50-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | m-Cresidine (102-50-1) |
Safety information for 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine
| InChIKey | CDGNLUSBENXDGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
2-Methyl-4-methoxybenzenamine manufacturer
SAKEM LLP
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