2,4-Dimethylaniline

Name: 2,4-Dimethylaniline
Brand: Royalchem
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CAS NO. 95-68-1

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Industrial Grade ≥99.0% / Batch COA
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Royalchem
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95-68-1

Product Description

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylaniline Synonyms: 2,4-Xylidine; m-Xylidine
CAS NO.	95-68-1
Formula & Molecular Weight	C₈H₁₁N (MW: 121.18)
Chemical Structure
Product Type	Substituted Aromatic Amine / Amitraz Intermediate / Dye Intermediate 2,4-Dimethylaniline is a primary aromatic amine used as an upstream building block in agrochemical, dye and other fine-chemical synthesis.

Typical Commercial Specification

Test Item	Typical Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow / light brown clear liquid
Assay	≥99.0%
Moisture	≤0.20%

Reference Properties

Physical State	Liquid near room temperature
Melting / Freezing Point	Approx. 16°C
Boiling Point	Approx. 214°C
Flash Point	Approx. 90°C
Specific Gravity	Approx. 0.98
Refractive Index	Approx. 1.56

Reference properties are provided for substance identification and process evaluation rather than as fixed Royalchem release specifications.

Key Applications

Amitraz Synthesis	2,4-Dimethylaniline is an important starting material in Amitraz manufacturing. Published processes use 2,4-Dimethylaniline together with N-Methylformamide and Triethyl Orthoformate to construct the formamidine structure of Amitraz.
Azo & Reactive Dye Chemistry	As a primary aromatic amine, 2,4-Dimethylaniline can undergo diazotization and coupling reactions. Published dye processes identify 2,4-Xylidine / 2,4-Dimethylaniline as a suitable diazo component in azo and reactive dye chemistry.
Aromatic Amine Derivatives	The amino group can participate in formamidine formation, diazotization, acylation and other transformations, allowing 2,4-Dimethylaniline to serve as an upstream intermediate for selected fine chemicals and substituted 2,4-dimethylphenyl derivatives.

Why Is 2,4-Dimethylaniline Important in Amitraz Manufacturing?

Published industrial processes use 2,4-Dimethylaniline as the aromatic amine feedstock for constructing the 2,4-dimethylphenyl-containing formamidine structure of Amitraz. For this application, customers may need to consider not only assay but also moisture, positional isomers and other process-related impurities.

2,4-Dimethylaniline vs 2,6-Dimethylaniline

Item	2,4-Dimethylaniline	2,6-Dimethylaniline
CAS	95-68-1	87-62-7
Common Name	2,4-Xylidine	2,6-Xylidine
Methyl Positions	2 and 4	2 and 6
Typical Chemistry	Amitraz, azo dyes and 2,4-dimethylphenyl derivatives	Different 2,6-xylidine derivative chemistry
Interchangeable?	No.They are positional isomers. Although their molecular formula and molecular weight are the same, the methyl substitution pattern is different and they generate different downstream products.

Sourcing 2,4-Dimethylaniline for Amitraz or Dye Synthesis?

Royalchem offers B2B sourcing of2,4-Dimethylaniline (2,4-Xylidine, CAS 95-68-1), with a current typical assay of≥99.0%.

For specification matching, please provide:target application, assay, moisture, positional-isomer / impurity limits, quantity and destination country.

Applicablebatch COA, SDS, specification, packaging and transport informationcan be confirmed according to the actual commercial supply source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAS 95-68-1?	CAS 95-68-1 is 2,4-Dimethylaniline, commonly also called 2,4-Xylidine or m-Xylidine. It is a substituted primary aromatic amine.
What is 2,4-Dimethylaniline mainly used for?	Major documented applications include Amitraz manufacturing, azo / reactive dye chemistry and the synthesis of other 2,4-dimethylphenyl fine-chemical intermediates.
How is 2,4-Dimethylaniline used in Amitraz synthesis?	Published industrial processes use 2,4-Dimethylaniline together with N-Methylformamide and Triethyl Orthoformate as starting materials for one-pot Amitraz synthesis.
Are 2,4-Dimethylaniline and 2,4-Xylidine the same?	Yes. 2,4-Xylidine and m-Xylidine are commonly listed as synonyms for 2,4-Dimethylaniline, CAS 95-68-1.
Is 2,4-Dimethylaniline used to make Mefenamic Acid?	No. Published Mefenamic Acid manufacturing routes use 2,3-Dimethylaniline. The positional isomer should be verified carefully before sourcing.
Why can 2,4-Dimethylaniline crystallize during cold weather?	Reference physical data gives a melting / freezing point of approximately 16°C. Partial solidification or crystallization may therefore occur during low-temperature storage or transportation. Product recovery procedures should follow the applicable TDS/SDS.
Is 2,4-Dimethylaniline a dangerous good?	Reference transport information lists UN 1711, XYLIDINES, LIQUID, Class 6.1, Packing Group II. Final shipment requirements must follow the SDS for the actual supplied grade.
What information should I provide for a quotation?	Please provide the target application, assay, moisture, positional-isomer or other critical impurity limits, quantity and destination country. A target COA can also be supplied for specification matching.