2,4-Xylidine
# 2,4-Xylidine

2,4-Xylidine is an organic compound with the formula $C_6H_3(CH_3)_2NH_2.$ It is one of several isomeric xylidines. It is a colorless viscous liquid. Commercially significant derivatives include the veterinary drug cymiazole and the colorant Pigment Yellow 81.

It is prepared by nitration of m-xylene followed by hydrogenation.

