Substance profile
N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-methylendianiline
N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-methylendianiline is lustrous leaflets.
01 · Identification
What N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-met… is
N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-methylendianiline is lustrous leaflets. Its molecular formula is C17H22N2 and its molecular weight is 254.37 g/mol. It boils at 390 °C, melts at 91.5 °C, is practically insoluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as carcinogens.
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 |
|---|---|
| H350 | May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P273, P280, P308, P313, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-met… 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 | 390 °C (734 °F) | at 760 mmHg | CAMEO |
| 390 °C (734 °F) | decomposes | HSDB | |
| 183 °C (361.4 °F) | at 3 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB | |
| Melting point | 91.5 °C (196.7 °F) | HSDB | |
| 90.56 °C (195 °F) | range, midpoint shown | CAMEO | |
| Density | 1.14 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | CAMEO |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | HSDB | |
| Soluble in benzene, ether, carbon disulfide, acids; slightly soluble in cold alcohol, more soluble in hot alcohol | HSDB | ||
| Slightly soluble in ethanol; soluble in acid; very soluble in ether, benzene, carbon disulfide | HSDB | ||
| Vapor pressure | 0.000075 mmHg | below this value, at 20 °C | CAMEO |
| 0.0000175 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 211.11 °C (412 °F) | CAMEO | |
| 211 °C (411.8 °F) | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-met…
Reactivity
4,4'-METHYLENEBIS(N,N-DIMETHYL)BENZENAMINE is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents. It is also incompatible with active metals, potassium, oxides, chlorates, halogenated compounds, iron chloride, nitro compounds, peroxides, strong ammonia solutions, sulfides and vinyl polymers (NTP, 1992).
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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