| Name | N-Methylbenzylamine |
| Synonyms | N-Mehtylbenzylamine N-Benzylmethylamine N-Methylbenzylamine N-Methy-N-benzylamine Benzylamine, N-methyl- Methylaminomethylbenzene n-methyl-benzenemethanamin N-methyl-Benzenemethanamine N-Methyl(phenyl)methanamine Benzenemethanamine,N-methyl- N-methyl-1-phenylmethanamine N-methyl(phenyl)methanaminium N-methyl(phenyl)methanaminium chloride |
| CAS | 103-67-3 |
| EINECS | 203-133-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H11N/c1-9-7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6,9H,7H2,1H3/p+1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H11N |
| Molar Mass | 121.18 |
| Density | 0.939g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -24 °C |
| Boling Point | 184-189°C(lit.) |
| Specific Rotation(α) | n20/D 1.522 (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 172°F |
| Water Solubility | 65 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.893mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| BRN | 606221 |
| pKa | 9.75±0.10(Predicted) |
| PH | 10 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| Stability | Stable, but may be air sensitive through reaction with carbon dioxide. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, carbon dioxide. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Explosive Limit | 1.4-7.7%(V) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.522(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00008289 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Appearance: colorless to light yellow liquid. Solubility: soluble in water boiling point: 184 ℃ Content: ≥ 99% specific gravity (D427):0.936 refractive index (ND20):1.5185-1.5220 |
| Use | Used as pharmaceutical and dye intermediates |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | R34 - Causes burns R42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 2735 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 2-10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29214980 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Biological activity | N-methylbenzylamine is a phenylmethylamine compound. N-methylbenzylamine are found in carrots and N-methylbenzylamine can be used as potential biomarkers. |
| uses | pharmaceutical intermediates, organic solvents, also used in dye production and other organic synthesis. Used as an intermediate in medicine and dyes |
| Production method | It is obtained by the reaction of benzyl chloride and monomethylamine in benzene solvent. Add monomethylamine and benzene to the reaction pot, add benzyl chloride dropwise at 25 ℃, add it for about 5-6h, and heat up to 45 ℃ for 4h. Add sodium hydroxide and keep warm for another 1h. After standing and stratifying, the benzene layer is distilled to 140 ℃ under normal pressure, and then distilled under reduced pressure to collect 75-130 ℃(2.0-6.67kPa), and the fraction is benzyl methylamine. |