What is "dimethylaniline"

n. (context organic compound English) The tertiary amine C₆H₅N(CH₃)₂ used in the manufacture of the explosive ''tetryl''

N,N-Dimethylaniline (DMA) is an organic chemical compound, a substituted derivative of aniline. It consists of a tertiary amine, featuring dimethylamino group attached to a phenyl group. This oily liquid is colourless when pure, but commercial samples are often yellow. It is an important precursor to dyes such as crystal violet.