Description

2,6-Dimethyl-Benzamidine is a high-purity organic chemical building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structural motif contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a substituted benzamidine core.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in both academic and industrial settings.
• Polymer Additive Synthesis: Used to create stabilizers, UV absorbers, and other functional additives for polymer materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-Benzamidine
CAS No.	184778-43-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2
Molecular Weight	148.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethylbenzenecarboximidamide; 2,6-Xylylamidine; Benzenecarboximidamide, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethylbenzamidine; 2,6-DMBA; N1-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)formamidine; 2,6-Dimethylbenzenecarboxamidine
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-Benzamidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay	97.0% - 102.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.