Molekula
Dimethylamine
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Dimethylamine is a colorless, volatile liquid used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. It is also employed as a reagent in organic synthesis. Industrially, it is a major feedstock for the solvents dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide, and also goes into rubber-processing accelerators, surfactants and water-treatment agents. CAS: 124-40-3, Molecular formula: (CH3)2NH, Molecular weight: 45.08 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Dimethylamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquified gas |
| Assay/Purity | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | -55 °C |
| Transport Class | 2.1 |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless gas |
| Odour | Ammonia or fish-like odor |
| Melting Point | -93 °C |
| Boiling Point | 7.3 °C |
| Density | 0.7 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in water forming a very strong alkaline solution |
| Vapour Pressure | 203 kPa at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.350 |
| pKa | pKa = 10.732 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.38 |
Source: PubChem CID 674 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 36586516 |
| CAS Number | 124-40-3 |
| IUPAC Name | N-methylmethanamine |
| EC Number | 204-697-4 |
| Molecular Formula | (CH3)2NH |
| Molecular Weight | 45.08 |
| Exact Mass | 45.0578 |
| SMILES | CNC |
| InChIKey | ROSDSFDQCJNGOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H7N/c1-3-2/h3H,1-2H3 |
| PubChem CID | 674 |
| UN Number | UN1032 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2921110000 |
| Tariff Code | 2921110000 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H220 Extremely flammable gas
- H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Dimethylamine aq
- Dimethylamine (~2.0 M in THF)
- Dimethylamine (anhydrous)
- DIMETHYLAMINE-N-D1
- HNMe2
- Me2NH
- Methanamine, N-methyl-
- N-Methylmethanamine
- N,N-Dimethylamine
- RCRA waste number U092
Frequently asked questions
What is dimethylamine used for?
Dimethylamine is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and rubber chemicals, as well as in the production of surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dimethylamine?
The formula is (CH3)2NH and the molecular weight is 45.08 g/mol.
How should dimethylamine be stored?
Dimethylamine should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials, in a tightly sealed container.
What grade of dimethylamine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies dimethylamine in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research applications.
Can Molekula supply dimethylamine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply dimethylamine in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and logistics.
What documentation comes with a dimethylamine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.
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