N,N-dihydroxyethyl-p-toluidine is a colorless crystalline solid. It is soluble in water, alcohols and ether solvents at room temperature. It is slightly alkaline and can react with acids to form salts. It is a stable compound that is not easily oxidized.

N,N-dihydroxyethyl p-toluidine is mainly used to prepare dyes, optical brighteners and phosphate additives.

N,N-dihydroxyethyl p-toluidine can be prepared by reacting p-toluidine with an oxidizing agent (such as hydrogen peroxide). There are various specific preparation methods. The common method is to react p-toluidine with ethylene glycol under alkaline conditions, and then undergo an oxidation reaction to obtain the target product.

N,N-dihydroxyethyl p-toluidine has certain toxicity. Care should be taken to avoid being a skin irritant and eye irritant when in contact with it. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn during use, such as laboratory gloves, protective glasses and laboratory coats. Should be stored in a dry, low temperature, well-ventilated place