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4 Aminobiphenyl

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Formula
  
C12H11N

Boiling point
  
302 °C

Density
  
1.16 g/cm³

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Appearance
  
white to purple crystals

4-Aminobiphenyl is an amine derivative of biphenyl. It is used to manufacture azo dyes. It is a known human carcinogen and so it has been largely replaced by less toxic compounds. It is similar to benzidine.

References

4-Aminobiphenyl Wikipedia