Description

2,6-Dimethyl-3'Hydroxydiphenylamine is a specialized aromatic amine derivative with a CAS number of 180163-21-7. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the methyl and hydroxyl substituents. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Key building block in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers, such as polyamides and epoxy resins, to enhance thermal stability or adhesion properties.
• Precursor for advanced materials science applications, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Intermediate in dye and pigment chemistry for creating colorants with specific lightfastness and hue properties.
• Research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-3'Hydroxydiphenylamine
CAS No.	180163-21-7
Molecular Formula	C14H15NO
Molecular Weight	213.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2',6'-dimethyldiphenylamine; 2',6'-Dimethyl-3-hydroxydiphenylamine; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-aminobiphenyl-3'-ol; N-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-3-aminophenol; 3-Amino-2',6'-dimethylbiphenyl-3'-ol; 2,6-Xylidine-3-hydroxy derivative; Biphenylamine, 2',6'-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-3'Hydroxydiphenylamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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