4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A yellow, crystalline solid compound. 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene was used as a dye for coloring polishes, wax products, polystyrene and soap, and was also used as a pH indicator, but is no longer used or produced in the United States. Exposure to this substance causes dermatitis. 4-dimethylaminoazobenzene is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - C.I. 11020 - C.I. Solvent Yellow 2 - DAB - DMAB - Dimethylaminoazobenzol - Methyl Yellow - N,N-Dimethyl-4-(phenylazo)benzenamine - N,N-Dimethyl-4-aminoazobenzene - N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylazoaniline - P-DIMETHYLAMINOAZOBENZENE - p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene