p-amino azobenzene by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is also known as 4-phenylazoaniline, aniline yellow and a few other names. It is an aromatic amine which is a derivative of azobenzene. It is available as an orange coloured powder. This compound has a melting point between 123 to 126 C and a boiling point above 360 C. This compound is highly toxic and is a suspected carcinogen, hence must be treated with caution.

• CAS No.: 60-09-3
• Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle
• Molecular Formula: C12H11N3
• Molecular Weight: 197.24
• Assay: 98%

p-amino azobenzene has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound is widely used in microscopy for vital staining applications. It also finds applications in pyrotechnics for yellow coloured smokes, in yellow pigments and various inks, including inks for inkjet printers. Aniline yellow is an intermediate compound in the synthesis of other dyes, such as chrysoidine, indulines, Solid Yellow, and Acid Yellow. Furthermore, it is incorporated in insecticides, lacquers, varnishes, waxes, oil stains, and styrene resins.