It is a colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid with a pungent ammonia-like odor.It is easily oxidized and turns brownish red when exposed to air or light.It belongs to Class 6.1 toxic and flammable liquid.

1. Dye Intermediate:Production of basic dyes, disperse dyes, azo dyes, triphenylmethane dyes, vanillin, methyl violet, Michler's ketone, etc.

2. Chemical Auxiliary:Curing accelerator for epoxy resins / vinyl esters, co-catalyst for polymerization, metal preservative, photosensitizer.

3. Pharmaceutical / Analysis:Organic synthesis intermediate, pharmaceutical raw material (e.g. cephalosporin V), analytical reagent (detection of methanol, hydrogen peroxide, nitrite, etc.).

4. Solvent / Stabilizer:Organic solvent, stabilizer for polymer materials.