Xylidine

Chemical Compounds

Xylidine refers to any of six isomers of xylene amine, or to a mixture of them. Xylidines have the formula C8H11N and are colorless solids or liquids, though commercial samples may be yellow or darker. They are used to produce pigments, dyestuffs, antioxidants, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, hypergolic propellants and other organic chemicals. During World War II, xylidine was used as an antiknock agent in high-performance aviation gasoline.

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Chemical formula: C8H11N
Solubility: Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether
World War II use: Antiknock agent in aviation gasoline

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Article: Xylidine (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q413719
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