2,4,6-Trimethylaniline
Used for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates; used to prepare Grubbs' catalyst, dye precursors, and bulky ligands such as glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine).
Overview
2,4,6-Trimethylaniline serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This sterically hindered aniline derivative undergoes condensation reactions with carbonyl compounds to form key ligands like glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine), which are crucial in constructing Grubbs catalyst systems for olefin metathesis. Its unique molecular structure makes it particularly valuable for developing advanced catalytic systems and functional dyes.
Synonyms: 2,4,6-Trimethylanyline;2,4,6-Trimethylaniline,97%;2,4,6-trimethylaniline98%;2,4,6-Trimethylanili;2,4,6-TriMethylaniline, 97% 100GR;Aminomesitylene 2-Amino-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene Mesidine Mesitylamine;2,4,6-TRIMETHYLANILINE FOR SYNTHESIS;2 Minus 2-3 Methylaniline
EINECS: 201-794-3
Product Categories: API intermediates;Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments;bc0001
Mol File: 88-05-1.mol
Physicochemical Properties
Melting point: -5°C
Boiling point:108-110 °C 11 mm Hg(lit.)
Storage temp: Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Water Solubility: IMMISCIBLE
Form: Liquid (clear)
Color: Clear brown