2-Isopropyl-6-methylaniline, CAS No. 5266-85-3

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5266-85-3

Catalog No. EBD35301

CAS 5266-85-3

Name 2-Isopropyl-6-methylaniline

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Methyl-6-isopropylaniline 2-Methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)benzenamine 2-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)aniline

Molecular Formula: C10H15N

Molecular Weight: 149.23

MDL Number: MFCD00007746

Categories: Agrochemicals > Pesticide Chemistry > Pesticide Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

2-Methyl-6-isopropylaniline is an organic compound featuring an aniline core substituted with a methyl group at the 2-position and an isopropyl group at the 6-position. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic amine odor. Its primary and most significant industrial application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of modern pyrethroid insecticides. Specifically, it is a crucial building block for the production of metofluthrin, a highly potent and widely used insecticide effective against mosquitoes and other flying pests. The compound serves as the precursor for the alcohol moiety in these synthetic pyrethroids. As a substituted aniline derivative, it also finds utility as a versatile amine building block in general organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, where its sterically hindered structure can be leveraged to create more complex molecules.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 231-232°C

Flash Point: 42°C

Density: 0,957 g/cm3

Refractivity: n20/D 1.544(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear red to brown liquid