2,5-Dimethylaniline

CAS: 95-78-3

Ref. 3D-FD106362

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dimethylaniline
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-1,4-dimethylbenzene, 1-Amino-2,5-dimethylbenzene, 2,5-Dimethylaniline Hydrochloride (1:1), 2,5-Dimethylbenzenamine, 2,5-Dimethylphenylamine, 2,5-Xilidina, 2,5-Xylidin, 2,5-Xylidine, 2-Amino-1,4-xylene, 3-Amino-1,4-dimethylbenzene, 5-Amino-1,4-dimethylbenzene, Aniline, 2,5-Dimethyl-, Benzenamine, 2,5-dimethyl-, Nsc 7639, p-Xylidine

Description

2,5-Dimethylaniline is a chemical compound that is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. It can be synthesized by reacting methanol with ammonia and hydrochloric acid or hydrogen gas. 2,5-Dimethylaniline has been shown to inhibit the activity of some enzymes such as laccase, which are responsible for the degradation of pollutants such as dyes and phenols. This inhibition may lead to increased concentrations of these pollutants in the environment. The optimum concentration for 2,5-dimethylaniline is between 0.1 and 1 mM, when it binds to copper ions on the surface of laccase enzyme. The reaction is reversible, so it can be used in process optimization for industrial applications.
2,5-Dimethylaniline also has a redox potential that ranges from -0.7 to -0.3 volts depending on pH levels and its coordination geometry (dipole moment). The

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 121.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₁N
• Purity: Min. 95%