Description

p-Methyl-N,n-Dimethylbenzylamine is a versatile tertiary amine derivative of toluene, characterized by its strong basicity and solubility in organic solvents. This compound serves as a crucial building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, offering high reactivity and selectivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the production of active ingredients, fine chemicals, and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a dimethylaminomethyl functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst and Ligand: Acts as a base catalyst in organic reactions and as a ligand precursor in coordination chemistry for metal complexes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty formulations for industrial cooling systems and metal processing fluids.
• Polymer Additive: Serves as a curing agent or catalyst in epoxy resin systems and polyurethane production.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty dyes and organic pigments.
• Quaternary Ammonium Salt Production: Starting material for the manufacture of cationic surfactants and disinfectants.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Methyl-N,n-Dimethylbenzylamine
CAS No.	4052-88-4
Molecular Formula	C10H15N
Molecular Weight	149.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-N,N-dimethylbenzylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-4-methylbenzylamine; p-Tolyl-N,N-dimethylethanamine; 1-(Dimethylamino)methyl-4-methylbenzene; Benzenemethanamine, N,N,4-trimethyl-; N,N-Dimethyl-p-tolylmethylamine; (4-Methylphenyl)methyldimethylamine; DMBA (p-methyl derivative)
EINECS	223-754-3

Quality Control

Our p-Methyl-N,n-Dimethylbenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its basic nature, store separately from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.510 - 1.514
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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