| Formula / Notation | C8H11N |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 121-69-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 121.18 |
| Melting Point | 36.4 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 381 °F at 760 mmHg (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) |
| 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... |
| Also Known As | 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- |
| Category | Organic 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
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
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 36.4 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 381 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.9557 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 121.18 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| 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... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
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.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for N,N-Dimethylaniline is: C8H11N