109762

4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde

98%

• Synonym(s): Ehrlich’s reagent
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂NC₆H₄CHO
• CAS Number: 100-10-7
• Molecular Weight: 149.19
• Beilstein: 606802
• EC Number: 202-819-0
• MDL number: MFCD00003381
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24846936
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98%
• form: solid
• mp: 72-75 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: slightly soluble
• functional group: aldehyde
• SMILES string: CN(C)c1ccc(C=O)cc1
• InChI: 1S/C9H11NO/c1-10(2)9-5-3-8(7-11)4-6-9/h3-7H,1-2H3
• InChI key: BGNGWHSBYQYVRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehydeis an organic carbonyl compound containing amino and aldehyde groups. The compound is used in Ehrlich and Kovac′s reagents to test indole.4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde is used to prepare aldehydes from Grignard reagents. In addition, it is used as a color test reagent for pyrroles, primary amines, and hydrazines.

Application

4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde was used in the chitinase assay.

4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde is used:

• In the synthesis of azo-azomethine dyes by condensation reaction.
• As a reagent in the synthesis of molecular adduct 4DMAB4NP (4-(dimethylamino)benzaldehyde 4-nitrophenol) by reacting with 4-nitrophenol.
• In the preparation of Schiff base.

Forms colored condensation products (Schiff bases) with pyrroles and primary amines.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 327.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 164 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves