Description

2-Methylbenzyldimethylamine is a versatile tertiary amine derivative of toluene, characterized by its benzylic and dimethylamino functional groups. This compound is a valuable intermediate and catalyst in organic synthesis, prized for its strong basicity and nucleophilic properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring amine-based building blocks or phase-transfer catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides as a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds or other functionalized amines.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, commonly used in alkylation, esterification, and etherification processes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling and processing systems.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a curing agent or catalyst in epoxy resin systems and as a monomer for specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various alkylation, amination, and Mannich-type reactions as a source of a dimethylaminoalkyl group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylbenzyldimethylamine
CAS No.	4525-48-8
Molecular Formula	C10H15N
Molecular Weight	149.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-2-methylbenzylamine; 2-Methylbenzyl dimethylamine; (2-Methylphenyl)methyldimethylamine; Dimethyl(2-methylbenzyl)amine; Benzenemethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-2-methyl-; α,2-Dimethyl-N,N-dimethylbenzylamine; N,N,2-Trimethylbenzylamine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylbenzyldimethylamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to maintain purity and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.90 - 0.92
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.495 - 1.505

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