Description

Bis-(2,6-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Amine is a specialized aromatic amine derivative characterized by its sterically hindered structure, which imparts unique chemical properties. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors seeking to leverage its specific reactivity and stabilizing effects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric hindrance is required to control reaction pathways or enhance metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Stabilizer & Antioxidant: Functions as a high-performance antioxidant and light stabilizer in engineering plastics and synthetic rubbers to prevent thermal and oxidative degradation.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Employed as a precursor for bulky ligands in transition metal catalysis, enabling highly selective organic transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis-(2,6-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Amine
CAS No.	74443-35-9
Molecular Formula	C16H19N
Molecular Weight	225.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(2,6-xylyl)amine; 2,6-Dimethyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)benzenamine; N,N-Bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amine; Bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amine; 2,6-Xylylamine, N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-; Dimesitylamine (Note: common but not strictly accurate, as mesityl is 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl); Di(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amine
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Quality Control

Our Bis-(2,6-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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