Cresidine

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A white, crystalline aromatic amine that is soluble in organic solvents and emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. p-Cresidine is exclusively used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of dyes. p-Cresidine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - 2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-Benzenamine - 2-Methoxy-5-Methylaniline - 3-Amino-4-Methoxytoluene - 4-Methyl-2-Aminoanisole - Azoic Red 36 - P-CRESIDINE - p-Cresidine