Formula C8H11N | Appearance colourless liquid | |
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2,4-Xylidine is an organic compound with formula (CH3)2C6H3NH2. It is an aromatic amine, i.e. an aniline. It is prepared by nitration of m-xylene followed by hydrogenation. Commercially significant derivatives include the veterinary drug cymiazole and the colorant Pigment Yellow 81.
It is an isomer of 2,6-xylidine and 3,4-xylidine.
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