8.21222

2,3-Dimethylaniline

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2,3-Dimethylaniline, vic.-o-Xylidine
• Linear Formula: 2,3-(CH₃)₂C₆H₃NH₂
• CAS Number: 87-59-2
• Molecular Weight: 121.18
• MDL number: MFCD00007732
• UNSPSC Code: 12352116
• EC Index Number: 201-755-0
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.13 hPa ( 25 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 545 °C
• expl. lim.: 1-2.7 % (v/v)
• mp: 2 °C
• transition temp: flash point 96 °C
• solubility: 1.5 g/L
• density: 0.99 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: Nc1c(c(ccc1)C)C
• InChI: 1S/C8H11N/c1-6-4-3-5-8(9)7(6)2/h3-5H,9H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: VVAKEQGKZNKUSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2,3-Dimethylaniline is an organic compound belonging to the class of aromatic amines. It is used as an organic building block in the synthesis of dyes and polymeric materials. Its amine group participates in polymerization reactions, including condensation and addition polymerization, with various monomers to form polymer chains. These polymers are crucial in producing plastics and resins, essential for advanced material manufacturing.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.991 - 0.993
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311 + H331 - H373 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P314
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - STOT RE 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 204.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 96 °C - closed cup