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N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine, 99%
Description
N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine is used as a polymerization catalyst for polyesters, acrylate and epoxy resins. It is also used as a hardener for dental cements and in adhesives. It serves as an intermediate for photographic chemicals, in industrial glues, in artificial fingernail preparations, colorants, pharmaceuticals. It reacts with vinyl ether in the presence of copper(II) chloride gives tetrahydroquinolines. Further, it is used to accelerate polymerization of ethyl methacrylate.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine is used as a polymerization catalyst for polyesters, acrylate and epoxy resins. It is also used as a hardener for dental cements and in adhesives. It serves as an intermediate for photographic chemicals, in industrial glues, in artificial fingernail preparations, colorants, pharmaceuticals. It reacts with vinyl ether in the presence of copper(II) chloride gives tetrahydroquinolines. Further, it is used to accelerate polymerization of ethyl methacrylate.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -25°C |
| Density | 0.937 |
| Boiling Point | 210°C to 211°C |
| Flash Point | 83°C (181°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.546 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| UN Number | 1708 |
| Beilstein | 774409 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,ether and chloroform. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 135.21 |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
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