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2,4,6-Trimethylaniline, 98%
Description
2,4,6-Trimethylaniline is useful for the preparation of Grubbs' catalyst. It is used as a precursor to dyes. It undergoes condensation reaction with glyoxal to prepare glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine). It is also involved in the preparation of 1,3-diketimines ligands by condensation with 1,3-diketones. Further, it is used for the production of Acid Blue 129 dye, which is useful in histochemistry studies. In addition to this, it serves as a building block to various bulky ligands.
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2,4,6-Trimethylaniline is useful for the preparation of Grubbs′ catalyst. It is used as a precursor to dyes. It undergoes condensation reaction with glyoxal to prepare glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine). It is also involved in the preparation of 1,3-diketimines ligands by condensation with 1,3-diketones. Further, it is used for the production of Acid Blue 129 dye, which is useful in histochemistry studies. In addition to this, it serves as a building block to various bulky ligands.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -5°C |
Density | 0.962 |
Boiling Point | 232°C to 234°C |
Flash Point | 96°C (204°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.551 |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2810 |
Beilstein | 636559 |
Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 135.21 |
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Safety and Handling


- 2,4,6-Trimethylaniline
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4,6-Trimethylaniline
RUO – Research Use Only
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