Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Aniline

Abstract

Aniline (aminobenzene, benzenamine, phenylamine) occurs naturally in coal-tari and is used in the polymer, rubber, agricultural and dye industries. Important agricultural uses for aniline derivatives include pesticides, repellents and defoliants. Through direct disposal and indirect use, such as industrial discharges and non-point sources associated with agricultural usage, it enters the aquatic environment. Aniline is highly soluble in water.