4-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, ACS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde is used to prepare colorful Schiff base adducts with amines, pyrroles and indoles. It is often used in the Ehrlich reaction, test for the presence of indoles in a sample containing alkaloids and determination of hydrazine.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-10-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 149.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00003381
• InChI Key: BGNGWHSBYQYVRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-dimethylamino benzaldehyde, p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, ehrlich's reagent, p-formyldimethylaniline, benzaldehyde, 4-dimethylamino, p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde, p-formyl-n,n-dimethylaniline, n,n-dimethyl-p-aminobenzaldehyde, p-n,n-dimethylamino benzaldehyde, 4-dimethylaminobenzenecarbonal
• PubChem CID: 7479
• IUPAC Name: 4-(dimethylamino)benzaldehyde
• SMILES: CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=O)C=C1

• Melting Point: 73°C to 75°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Boiling Point: 176°C to 177°C (17 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 164°C (327°F)
• Odor: Strong
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 606802
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3230
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,ether,chloroform,acetic acid; Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 149.19
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-819-0
RTECSNumber	CU5775000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only