4,4-Oxydianiline

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A colorless, odorless, combustible aromatic amine that emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. 4,4'-Oxydianiline is used in industry in the manufacture of polyimide and polyester resins. Exposure to this substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory-tract. 4,4'-Oxydianiline is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - 4,4'-DADPE - 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl Ether - 4-Aminophenyl Ether - DADPE - ODA - bis(4-Aminophenyl) Ether - p-Aminophenyl Ether