Substance profile
2,6-Diethylaniline
2,6-Diethylaniline is a yellow liquid.
01 · Identification
What 2,6-Diethylaniline is
2,6-Diethylaniline is a yellow liquid. Its molecular formula is C10H15N and its molecular weight is 149.23 g/mol. It boils at 236 °C, melts at 3.5 °C, is soluble in water.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
2,6-Diethylaniline properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 235.5 °C (455.9 °F) | HSDB | |
| 114 °C (237.2 °F) | HSDB | ||
| Melting point | 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) | HSDB | |
| 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB | |
| Density | 0.96 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Soluble in oxygenated solvents | HSDB | |
| In water, 670 mg/l @ 26.7 °C. | at 26.7 °C | HSDB | |
| 0.67 mg/mL | HMDB | ||
| Vapor pressure | 0.0038 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.0038 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Critical temperature and pressure | 405 °C (761 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.