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N,N-Dimethylaniline

IUPAC: N,N-dimethylaniline

C8H11N Organic Compounds CAS 121-69-7
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Formula / NotationC8H11N
CAS Number121-69-7
Molecular Weight121.18
Melting Point36.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point381 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.9557 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceN,n-dimethylaniline appears as a yellow to brown colored oily liquid with a fishlike odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Flash point 150 °F. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and ski...
Also Known As121-69-7; Dimethylphenylamine; Dimethylaniline; N,N-Dimethylbenzenamine; N,N-Dimethylphenylamine; Benzenamine, N,N-dimethyl-; (Dimethylamino)benzene; N,N-Dimethylbenzeneamine; Dwumetyloanilina; Aniline, N,N-dimethyl-
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is N,N-Dimethylaniline?

N,N-dimethylaniline is a tertiary amine that is aniline in which the amino hydrogens are replaced by two methyl groups. It is a dimethylaniline and a tertiary amine.

Formula & Notation

C8H11N

IUPAC Name: N,N-dimethylaniline

Other Names / Synonyms: 121-69-7; Dimethylphenylamine; Dimethylaniline; N,N-Dimethylbenzenamine; N,N-Dimethylphenylamine; Benzenamine, N,N-dimethyl-; (Dimethylamino)benzene; N,N-Dimethylbenzeneamine; Dwumetyloanilina; Aniline, N,N-dimethyl-

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: N,n-dimethylaniline appears as a yellow to brown colored oily liquid with a fishlike odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Flash point 150 °F. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and ski.... Molecular formula: C8H11N. Molecular weight: 121.18 g/mol. Boiling point: 381 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 36.4 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.9557 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 1 mmHg at 85.1 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: 2.3.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point36.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point381 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.9557 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
Molecular Weight121.18
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceN,n-dimethylaniline appears as a yellow to brown colored oily liquid with a fishlike odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Flash point 150 °F. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and ski...

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term N,N-Dimethylaniline
Formula C8H11N
CAS Number 121-69-7
Molecular Weight 121.18
Synonyms 121-69-7; Dimethylphenylamine; Dimethylaniline; N,N-Dimethylbenzenamine; N,N-Dimethylphenylamine; Benzenamine, N,N-dimethyl-; (Dimethylamino)benzene; N,N-Dimethylbenzeneamine; Dwumetyloanilina; Aniline, N,N-dimethyl-

Frequently Asked Questions

N,N-dimethylaniline is a tertiary amine that is aniline in which the amino hydrogens are replaced by two methyl groups. It is a dimethylaniline and a tertiary amine.

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