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Dimethylamine solution

purum, 33% in absolute ethanol (~5.6 M)

Synonym(s):

N,N-Dimethylamine

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NH
CAS Number:
124-40-3
Molecular Weight:
45.08
Beilstein:
605257
MDL number:
MFCD00008288
UNSPSC Code:
41116105
PubChem Substance ID:
329755808
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

purum

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

concentration

32-34% (titration)
33% in absolute ethanol (~5.6 M)

density

0.76 g/cm3

SMILES string

CNC

InChI

1S/C2H7N/c1-3-2/h3H,1-2H3

InChI key

ROSDSFDQCJNGOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Dimethylamine (DMA) is a versatile organic compound that is commonly used in organic synthesis as a reagent and building block for various reactions. It is also used as a base in several reactions such as the Mannich reaction and Michael addition.

Application

Dimethylamine solution (33% in absolute ethanol) can be used in a sialic acid ethyl esterification reaction. It is also used as a reagent in the Pd-catalyzed C-N bond-forming cross-coupling reactions.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H314,H332,H335,H412

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

3.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-16 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Cancer research, 41(10), 3992-3994 (1981-10-01)
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We have performed a metabolite quantitative trait locus (mQTL) study of the (1)H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ((1)H NMR) metabolome in humans, building on recent targeted knowledge of genetic drivers of metabolic regulation. Urine and plasma samples were collected from
Meric Selbes et al.
Water research, 47(2), 945-953 (2012-12-15)
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen, is a disinfection by-product that has been detected in chloraminated and chlorinated drinking waters and wastewaters. Formation mechanisms and precursors of NDMA are still not well understood. The main objectives of this study were
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