N , N -dimethylaniline

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Structural formula
Structure of N, N-dimethylaniline
General
Surname N , N -dimethylaniline
other names
  • Dimethylaminobenzene
  • Dimethyl-phenyl-amine
Molecular formula C 8 H 11 N
Brief description

colorless to yellowish liquid with an amine-like odor

External identifiers / databases
CAS number 121-69-7
EC number 204-493-5
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.085
PubChem 949
ChemSpider 924
Wikidata Q310473
properties
Molar mass 121.18 g mol −1
Physical state

liquid

density

0.96 g cm −3

Melting point

2 ° C

boiling point

194 ° C

Vapor pressure

49.6 h Pa (100 ° C)

solubility
Refractive index

1.5583 (20 ° C)

safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling from  Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) , expanded if necessary
06 - Toxic or very toxic 08 - Dangerous to health 09 - Dangerous for the environment

danger

H and P phrases H: 351-301-311-331-411
P: 261-273-280-301 + 310 + 330-302 + 352-312-403 + 233
MAK

DFG / Switzerland: 5 ml m −3 or 25 mg m −3

As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

N , N -dimethylaniline is a mostly yellowish oily liquid with a characteristic odor, which quickly turns dark in air. The compound is basic and forms salts with acids.

Manufacturing

N , N -dimethylaniline can be achieved by methylation of aniline with methanol under acid catalysis to produce:

Synthesis of N, N-dimethylaniline

Instead of using two equivalents of methanol, one equivalent of dimethyl ether can also be used.

use

In the chemical industry, N , N -dimethylaniline is primarily used as a starting material for the synthesis of dyes such as methyl orange and synthesis intermediates. DMA is also used as a reducing component in connection with organic peroxides (often also referred to as accelerators or activators) for the polymerization / curing of unsaturated polyesters (UP resins). A typical application for such products are e.g. B. fillers (repair fillers ) for car bodies or natural stones ( marble ).

Toxicity

N , N -dimethylaniline is a toxic compound, can also be absorbed through the skin and is suspected of causing cancer . Vapors of N , N -dimethylaniline should not be inhaled. The first signs of poisoning by oral intake are often dizziness, vomiting and impaired cognition.

Individual evidence

  1. a b entry on N, N-dimethylaniline. In: Römpp Online . Georg Thieme Verlag, accessed on September 29, 2014.
  2. a b c d e f g h Entry on N, N-dimethylaniline in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on February 1, 2016(JavaScript required) .
  3. David R. Lide (Ed.): CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics . 90th edition. (Internet version: 2010), CRC Press / Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton, FL, Physical Constants of Organic Compounds, pp. 3-192.
  4. Entry on N, N-dimethylaniline in the Classification and Labeling Inventory of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), accessed on February 1, 2016. Manufacturers or distributors can expand the harmonized classification and labeling .
  5. Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (Suva): Limit values ​​- current MAK and BAT values (search for 121-69-7 or N, N-dimethylaniline ), accessed on November 2, 2015.