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8.08671

Sigma-Aldrich

2,6-Dimethylaniline

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,6-Dimethylaniline, vic.-m-Xylidine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2,6-(CH3)2C6H3NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
121.18
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
201-758-7
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.2 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

490 °C

potency

1290 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.3-6.9 % (v/v)

pH

12.5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

216 °C/1013 hPa

mp

10-12 °C

transition temp

flash point 92 °C

solubility

13 g/L

density

0.98 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H11N/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h3-5H,9H2,1-2H3

InChI key

UFFBMTHBGFGIHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,6-Dimethylaniline for synthesis. CAS 87-62-7, chemical formula 2,6-(CH₃)₂C₆H₃NH₂.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.978 - 0.981
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

195.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

91 °C - closed cup


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