Description
N,N-dimethyl-4-t-butylaniline (CAS No. 2909-79-7) is a high-purity tertiary aromatic amine with the molecular formula C12H19N. This compound, also known as 4-tert-butyl-N,N-dimethylaniline, features a sterically hindered tert-butyl group at the para position of a dimethylaniline core, offering unique electronic and steric properties for advanced applications. With a molecular weight of 177.29 g/mol, it presents as a clear to pale yellow liquid under standard conditions (density ~0.92 g/mL at 25°C). Our product is synthesized under strict quality control, achieving ≥98% purity (GC) with low trace metal content, making it ideal for sensitive chemical syntheses. Suitable for use as a ligand precursor, photochemical reagent, or intermediate in pharmaceutical and material science research. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass bottles to ensure stability.
- CAS: 2909-79-7
- IUPAC Name: 4-tert-Butyl-N,N-dimethylaniline
- Synonyms: See full list in product documentation
- Storage: 2-8°C under inert atmosphere
- Hazard Codes: Xi (Irritant)
Properties
- CAS Number: 2909-79-7
- Complexity: 147
- IUPAC Name: 4-tert-butyl-N,N-dimethyl-aniline
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H19N/c1-12(2,3)10-6-8-11(9-7-10)13(4)5/h6-9H,1-5H3
- InChI Key: SJDILFZCXQHCRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 177.151749610
- Molecular Formula: C12H19N
- Molecular Weight: 177.29
- SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N(C)C
- Topological: 3.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 177.151749610
- Synonyms: 4-tert-Butyl-N,N-dimethylaniline, 2909-79-7, N,N-Dimethyl-4-t-butylaniline, EINECS 220-824-6, DTXSID90183336, Benzeneamine, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N,N-DMPTBA, n,n-dimethyl-p-t-butylaniline, DTXCID00105827, 220-824-6, 4-(tert-Butyl)-N,N-dimethylaniline, Benzenamine, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, p-t-Butyl-N,N-dimethylaniline, N,N-Dimethyl-4-t-butylbenzeneamine, MFCD00008833, SCHEMBL15494, 4-t-butyl-n,n-dimethylaniline, 4-tert-Butyl-NN-dimethylaniline, p-tert-Butyl-N,N-dimethylaniline, 4-tert-Butyl-N>,N-dimethylaniline, [4-(tert-butyl)phenyl]dimethylamine, (4-tert-Butyl-phenyl)-dimethyl-amine, AKOS024386540, 4-tert-Butyl-N,N-dimethylaniline, 98%, PS-11480, DB-026270, CS-0197121, NS00028627, ST51038053, F52732
Application
This tertiary amine serves as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly as a precursor for photoactive compounds and charge-transfer complexes. Researchers utilize it in the development of organic semiconductors and light-harvesting molecules due to its electron-donating dimethylamino group and sterically stabilizing tert-butyl moiety. In pharmaceutical chemistry, it finds application as an intermediate for the preparation of bioactive molecules with tailored lipophilicity. The compound’s stability under acidic conditions makes it valuable for catalytic systems requiring robust aromatic amine ligands.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (97.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (97.6%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (97.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (97.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (97.6%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (97.6%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (97.6%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (97.6%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (97.6%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (97.6%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.6%)
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