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Dimethylamine, 2M in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Dimethylamine is a precursor to several industrially significant compounds. It reacts with carbon disulfide to give dimethyl dithiocarbamate, a precursor to a family of chemicals widely used in the vulcanization of rubber. It is raw material for the production of many agrichemicals and pharmaceuticals, such as dimefox and diphenhydramine, respectively. The surfactant lauryl dimethylamine oxide is found in soaps and cleaning compounds.
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.
Dimethylamine is a precursor to several industrially significant compounds. It reacts with carbon disulfide to give dimethyl dithiocarbamate, a precursor to a family of chemicals widely used in the vulcanization of rubber. It is raw material for the production of many agrichemicals and pharmaceuticals, such as dimefox and diphenhydramine, respectively. The surfactant lauryl dimethylamine oxide is found in soaps and cleaning compounds.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Temperature sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, water, moisture, mercury, chlorine, copper and copper compounds.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.775 |
Flash Point | 5°C (41°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.335 |
Linear Formula | (CH3)2NH |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN3286 |
Beilstein | 605257 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,3228 |
Solubility Information | Fully miscible in water. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H301+H311+H331-H318-H335-H370 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H311-H331-H370-H314 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P307+P311-P310-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 204-697-4 |
RTECSNumber | IP8750000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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