Aniline

Aniline is an organic compound notable for its significance in the chemical industry. Aniline appears as a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It is slightly soluble in water and mixes readily with most organic solvents. Aniline is primarily used in the manufacture of precursors to polyurethane and other industrial chemicals. It is also a building block for the synthesis of many dyes, drugs, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.