Description

Methoxy-Bis(Dimethylamino)Methane is a versatile specialty chemical building block, primarily recognized for its role as a formyl anion equivalent and a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and the introduction of methoxy and dimethylamino functionalities into complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and novel polymers.

Application

• As a key reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical research for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds used in crop protection agents.
• Acts as a precursor and catalyst component in polymer chemistry, particularly for specialty resins and coatings.
• Employed in organic synthesis as a formylating agent and for nucleophilic methylation reactions.
• Serves as a valuable building block in materials science for creating advanced functional materials.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological development in synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxy-Bis(Dimethylamino)Methane
CAS No.	1186-70-5
Molecular Formula	C7H18N2O
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(dimethylamino)methoxymethane; 1,1-Bis(dimethylamino)-1-methoxymethane; Methoxybis(dimethylamino)methane; Dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal (related reagent); N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-O-methylisourea; Formamidinium, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-O-methyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
EINECS	214-677-6

Quality Control

Our Methoxy-Bis(Dimethylamino)Methane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to confirm identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored away from heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.