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(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide is a useful reagent for many synthetic applications like aminomethylation. It is also essential for the conversion of ketones to α, β-unsaturated enones. It is utilized to prepare derivatives of the type RCH2N(CH3)2. It is extensively used in medicines like painkillers and sedatives- Tramadol hydrochloride intermediate viz. 2-dimethylamine methylcyclohexanone. It is also employed in reactive dyes, synthesized spices. It plays an essential role in Mannich reactions.

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Applications
(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide is a useful reagent for many synthetic applications like aminomethylation. It is also essential for the conversion of ketones to α, β-unsaturated enones. It is utilized to prepare derivatives of the type RCH2N(CH3)2. It is extensively used in medicines like painkillers and sedatives- Tramadol hydrochloride intermediate viz. 2-dimethylamine methylcyclohexanone. It is also employed in reactive dyes, synthesized spices. It plays an essential role in Mannich reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethylformamide. Partially soluble in acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

33797-51-2

Molecular Formula

C3H8IN

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

185.008

MDL Number

MFCD00011810

InChI Key

VVDUZZGYBOWDSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Synonym

eschenmoser's salt, n,n-dimethylmethyleneiminium iodide, n-methyl-n-methylenemethanaminium iodide, dimethyl methylidene azanium iodide, n,n-dimethyl methyleneammonium iodide, dimethyl methylene ammonium iodide, methanaminium, n-methyl-n-methylene-, iodide, eschenmoser inverted exclamation mark s salt, eschenmoser salt, dimethyl methylene ammounium iodide

PubChem CID

2724133

IUPAC Name

dimethyl(methylidene)azanium;iodide

SMILES

C[N+](=C)C.[I-]

Specifications

Melting Point

∼240°C (decomposition)

Quantity

250 g

Beilstein

3594966

Sensitivity

Light and moisture sensitive

Merck Index

14,3251

Solubility Information

Soluble in dimethylformamide. Partially soluble in acetonitrile,tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane.

Formula Weight

185.01

Percent Purity

97%

Chemical Name or Material

(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide

Hazard Category

H315-H319-H335

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

EINECSNumber

251-680-2

TSCA

No

Recommended Storage

Keep cold

RUO – Research Use Only

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