Aniline is an organic compound in the class of group coming in organic chemistry. It is a toxic aromatic amine. The skin, eyes, and respiratory tract are all irritated by it.
Aniline is in the form of a yellowish and somewhat brownish oily liquid having a musty and a fishy odor, smelling like the odor of a rotten fish. It is a kind of chemical substance which is a flammable liquid. It is also moderately soluble in water and darkens on exposure to air and light. Aniline is miscible with alcohol, benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, acetone, and most organic solvents.