37672-97-2

Basic information

• Product Name: (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile
• Synonyms: (3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile; benzeneacetonitrile, alpha-(dimethylamino)-3,4-dimethoxy-
• CAS NO: 37672-97-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₆N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 220.2676
• Mol File: 37672-97-2.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 318.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 146.3°C
• Density: 1.076g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000365mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.518
• CAS DataBase Reference: (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile(37672-97-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile(37672-97-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 37672-97-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile is a chemical compound that features a 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group and a dimethylaminoacetonitrile group. It is recognized for its stability under normal conditions and its versatility in undergoing various chemical reactions, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and chemical research.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile is used as a reagent and intermediate for the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. Its ability to participate in a wide range of chemical reactions contributes to the development of new drugs and medicinal agents.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
In the agrochemical field, (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile serves as a key intermediate in the production of pesticides and other agrochemicals. Its chemical properties allow for the creation of effective compounds for agricultural applications.
Used in Material Science:
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile is utilized as a component in the development of new materials in material science. Its versatility aids in the engineering of materials with specific properties for various applications.
It is crucial to handle (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(dimethylamino)acetonitrile with care due to its potential toxicity and hazardous nature if not used properly.

Upstream product

• 143-33-9 sodium cyanide 
• 120-14-9 3,4-dimethoxy-benzaldehyde 
• 124-40-3 dimethyl amine 
• 506-59-2 N,N-dimethylammonium chloride 
• 151-50-8 potassium cyanide 

Downstream Products

• 102449-29-6 [(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-[1]naphthyl-methyl]-dimethyl-amine 
• 54810-92-3 α-dimethylamino-α(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) thioacetamide 
• 4927-55-3 1,2-bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone 
• 3141-93-3 4',5'-dimethoxydeoxybenzoin 
• 93949-02-1 1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-dimethylamino-2-phenyl-ethan 
• 37679-32-6 [1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-hept-2-ynyl]-dimethyl-amine 
• 94876-61-6 [1-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-3-phenyl-butyl]-dimethyl-amine 
• 94433-23-5 1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-dimethylamino-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-ethan 
• 3735-45-3 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-dimethylamino-4-phenyl-butan 
• 47157-49-3 [1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-oct-2-ynyl]-dimethyl-amine 
• 37679-18-8 [1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-hex-2-ynyl]-dimethyl-amine 
• 94432-92-5 1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-dimethylamino-3-phenyl-ethan 
• 101745-55-5 [cyclohexyl-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-dimethyl-amine 

Relevant articles and documents

UNSYMMETRICALLY SUBSTITUTED DEOXYBENZOINS: AN IMPROVED PREPARATIVE ROUTE

A regioselective synthesis of unsymmetrically substituted deoxybenzoins via α-aminonitriles, establishing the advantage of the use of N,N-dimethylaminonitriles over the corresponding N,N-diethylamino derivatives, is reported.