o-Anisidine Hydrochloride

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A pink to yellow colored, liquid, aromatic amine with an amine-like odor that emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxide when heated to decomposition. o-Anisidine hydrochloride is used in industry as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals. Exposure to this substance irritates the skin and can cause headaches, vertigo, and affects the blood. o-Anisidine hydrochloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - 1-Amino-2-Methylbenzene Hydrochloride - 2-Aminoanisole Hydrochloride - 2-Methoxyaniline Hydrochloride - 2-Methoxybenzenamine Hydrochloride - C.I. 37115 - Fast Red BB Base