Dimethylamine

Basic Information of  Dimethylamine

CAS No.:	124-40-3
EC No.:	204-697-4
Linear Formula:	(CH₃)₂NH
Molecular Weight:	45.08
Appearance:	Colorless gas at room temperature and pressure; typically supplied as a compressed liquid or aqueous solution.
Odor:	Strong, pungent, fishy, ammoniacal odor.
Melting Point:	−93 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	7 °C(lit.)
Density:	0.89 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility:	Highly soluble in water and most organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, ether).
Flash point:	60 °F
Nature:	Highly flammable gas/liquid, corrosive, alkaline.
RIDADR:	UN 1032 2.1
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Dimethylamine (DMA)

Dimethylamine's reactivity as a secondary amine, particularly its ability to undergo various organic reactions, makes it an incredibly versatile intermediate for a vast spectrum of industrial products:

1. Solvents (DMF & DMAC):

   One of the largest applications of DMA is in the production of high-performance solvents like N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) and N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DMAC). These solvents are widely used in chemical reactions, as spinning solvents for fibers, and in various industrial cleaning processes due to their excellent solvency and high boiling points.

2. Pharmaceutical Synthesis:

   DMA is a critical precursor for synthesizing numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including various antihistamines, local anesthetics, and other complex drug molecules. Its amino group readily participates in alkylation, acylation, and condensation reactions.

3. Agrochemical Manufacturing:

   It is extensively used in the production of various agrochemicals, such as herbicides (e.g., thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates) and fungicides. Derivatives of DMA contribute to the efficacy and selectivity of these crop protection agents.

4. Rubber Chemicals:

   DMA serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of rubber vulcanization accelerators (e.g., thiuram disulfides) and antioxidants, which are vital for improving the processing, strength, and durability of rubber products like tires.

5. Surfactants:

   It is used in the production of specialty surfactants, including amine oxides and quaternary ammonium compounds, which find applications in detergents, personal care products, and industrial cleaning formulations due to their foaming, emulsifying, and conditioning properties.

6. Water Treatment Chemicals:

   Dimethylamine derivatives are employed in certain water treatment processes, particularly as flocculants or coagulants for impurity removal.

7. Dyes and Pigments:

   In some cases, DMA is utilized in the synthesis of specific types of dyes and pigments, contributing to color characteristics or enhancing material interactions.

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Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Flammable Gas (GHS02), Acute Toxicity, Inhalation (GHS06), Skin Corrosion (GHS05), Serious Eye Damage (GHS05)

• Hazard Statements: Extremely flammable gas; toxic if inhaled; causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

• UN Number: UN 1032

• Hazard Class: 2.1 (Flammable gases), 8 (Corrosive substances)

• Packing Group: Not applicable