Description

N-Benzylideneaniline (CAS No. 538-51-2) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁N and IUPAC name N,1-diphenylmethanimine. This Schiff base is characterized by its crystalline solid form and is widely utilized in organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, and material science research. Its structure features a benzylidene group (–CH=) linked to an aniline moiety, making it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds, ligands for metal complexes, and photochromic materials. High-purity N-Benzylideneaniline is essential for reproducible experimental results, and our product is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring optimal performance in research applications. Available in various quantities to suit laboratory-scale and industrial needs.

Properties

• CAS Number: 538-51-2
• Complexity: 174
• IUPAC Name: N,1-diphenylmethanimine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H11N/c1-3-7-12(8-4-1)11-14-13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-11H
• InChI Key: UVEWQKMPXAHFST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 181.089149355
• Molecular Formula: C13H11N
• Molecular Weight: 181.23
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=NC2=CC=CC=C2
• Topological: 12.4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 181.089149355
• Physical Description: Solid; Yellow crystalline powder;
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00299 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: N-Benzylideneaniline, 538-51-2, N-Benzalaniline, Benzylidene-phenyl-amine, NSC 736, N-Phenylbenzylideneimine, (Benzylidene)phenylamine, N-Phenylbenzenemethanimine, uvewqkmpxahfst-sdnwhvsqsa-n, uvewqkmpxahfst-uhfffaoysa-n, Benzylideneaniline, (E)-N-Benzylideneaniline, BENZALANILINE, 1750-36-3, N,1-diphenylmethanimine, N-(phenylmethylene)benzenamine, N-Benzylidenaniline, Benzaldehyde anil, Aniline, N-benzylidene-, Diphenylimine, Benzenamine, N-(phenylmethylene)-, Benzenamine, N-(phenylmethylene)-, [N(E)]-, N-(phenylmethylidene)aniline, cis-Benzylideneaniline, trans-Benzylideneaniline, Phenyl(benzylidene)amine, Benzylideneaniline [MI], Benzylideneaniline, (Z)-, MFCD00003027, (E)-N,1-diphenylmethanimine, N-(Phenylmethylidene)benzenamine, 33993-35-0, N-((E)-Benzylidene)phenylamine, Benzenamine, N-(phenylmethylene)-, (Z)-, NSC-736, M1JG410QVC, Benzenamine, N-(phenylmethylene)-, (N(Z))-, Aniline, N-benzylidene- (8CI), N-[(E)-Phenylmethylidene]aniline, EINECS 208-694-9, 09N8O50V91, N-[Phenylmethylidene]aniline #, UNII-M1JG410QVC, UNII-09N8O50V91, N-phenylbenzaldimine, N-benzylidene aniline, (Z)-benzylideneaniline, N-phenylbenzylideneamine, AI3-01538, Maybridge4_003619, (Z)-N-Benzylideneaniline, Benzaldehyde N-phenylimine, N-Benzylideneaniline, 99%, SCHEMBL59999, SCHEMBL60000, (1E)-N,1-diphenylmethanimine, NSC736, SCHEMBL1133446, SCHEMBL1133447, SCHEMBL8668984, SCHEMBL8668986, SCHEMBL8668987, CHEMBL1256376, SCHEMBL10353299, SCHEMBL13084384, SCHEMBL28411632, DTXSID10870599, DTXSID30871760, (1E)-1,2-diphenyl-1-azaethene, DTXSID101020626, HMS1531E11, BAA75036, STL194006, AKOS004910138, AKOS022173555, BENZYLIDENEANILINE Z-FORM [MI], HY-W025799, benzenamine, N-[(1E)-phenylmethylene]-, SY048596, SY317444, DB-371396, B1034, CS-0066669, NS00043082, ST50308698, EN300-16168, D73345, EN300-1664019, Q818455, Q27283343, Z54089727, F8880-7366

Application

N-Benzylideneaniline is commonly employed as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of Schiff base ligands for transition metal complexes. It serves as a precursor for photochromic and thermochromic materials due to its reversible isomerization properties. Researchers also utilize it in the development of liquid crystals and as a model compound for studying imine reactivity in catalytic systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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