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Aniline phenylamine or aminobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2. Consisting of a phenyl group attached to an amino group aniline is the prototypical aromatic amine. Being a precursor to many industrial chemicals its main use is in the manufacture of precursors to polyurethane. Like most volatile amines it possesses the somewhat unpleasant odor of rotten fish. It ignites readily burning with a smoky flame characteristic of aromatic compounds.
