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

Description

(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.

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.

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.

Specifications

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-]

• Melting Point: ∼240°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 10 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

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only