2,6 Xylidine, 98%

Name: 2,6 Xylidine, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009223

About 2,6 Xylidine, 98%

2,6 Xylidine (CAS 87-62-7) is an amine building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 99%. Formula C8H11N, molecular weight 121.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,6-dimethylaniline. Alternative names: 2,6-Xylidine and 2-Amino-1,3-dimethylbenzene.

In its supplied form it is a clear colourless to pale yellow to brown liquid. Literature values give a melting point of 10-12 °C and a boiling point of 214 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, fine chemical synthesis and dyes and pigments manufacture. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 250 mL, 5 L and 200 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Fine chemical synthesis
Dyes & pigments manufacture
Rubber compounding

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,6 Xylidine, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009223
CAS Number	87-62-7
IUPAC name	2,6-dimethylaniline
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₁N
Molecular weight	121.18 g/mol
Exact mass	121.0891
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29214910
InChIKey	UFFBMTHBGFGIHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C)N
PubChem CID	6896

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless to pale yellow to brown liquid
Melting point	10-12 °C
Boiling point	214 °C
Density	0.984 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	26 Å²
UN number	UN 1711
Synonyms	2,6-Xylidine, 2-Amino-1,3-dimethylbenzene, 2-Amino-m-xylene, o-Xylidine, 2,6-Dimethylbenzenamine, 2,6-Dimethylphenylamine, Benzenamine, 2,6-dimethyl-, 2-Amino-1,3-xylene, 2,6-Xylylamine, 1-Amino-2,6-dimethylbenzene, vic-m-xylidine, Aniline, 2,6-dimethyl-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 87-62-7

GC

2,6 Xylidine, for GC

CAS: 87-62-7
Formula: C₈H₁₁N
MW: 121.18 g/mol

VQ-045644

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,6 Xylidine, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,6 Xylidine, 98% is 87-62-7. It is also known as 2,6-Xylidine, 2-Amino-1,3-dimethylbenzene, 2-Amino-m-xylene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6 Xylidine, 98%?

2,6 Xylidine, 98% has the molecular formula C8H11N and a molecular weight of 121.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,6-dimethylaniline.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,6 Xylidine, 98% can I order?

We supply 2,6 Xylidine, 98% in (99%) grade, in 250 mL, 5 L, 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,6 Xylidine, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2,6 Xylidine, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,6 Xylidine, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,6 Xylidine, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1711), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.