Formula C8H12N2 | Appearance Reddish-violet crystals | |
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Uses
Dimethyl-4-phenylenediamine is a molecule used in the oxidase test, and an important precursor to Methylene blue.
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Synthesis
In 1877 BASF was producing this compound by nitrosylation and reductive hydrogenation of dimethylaniline.
(CH3)2N-C6H5 + HNO2 → (CH3)2N-C6H5-NO(CH3)2N-C6H5-NO + 2H2 → (CH3)2N-C6H5-NH2 + H2OReferences
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