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2,3-Dimethylaniline

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,3-Dimethylaniline, vic.-o-Xylidine

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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
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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

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.

Signal Word

Danger

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

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