Dimethylamine

C₂H₇N

IUPAC: N-Methylmethanamine

CAS: 124-40-3

Overview

Dimethylamine is a secondary amine with a fishy, ammoniacal odor. It is used to synthesize dimethylformamide, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
15.7%
C
Carbon ×2
53.3%
N
Nitrogen ×1
31.1%

Uses

  • • DMF production
  • • Pesticide synthesis
  • • Rubber vulcanization accelerator

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used to manufacture the popular solvent DMF

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable gas
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CNC

Properties

Type
organic
State
gas
Molar Mass
45.08 g/mol
Density
0.0020 g/cm³
Melting Point
-92.2 °C
Boiling Point
7.4 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
45.0578
XLogP
-0.2
TPSA
12.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimethylamine?
Dimethylamine (C₂H₇N) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N-Methylmethanamine.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethylamine?
Dimethylamine has a molar mass of 45.08 g/mol.
What state is Dimethylamine at room temperature?
Dimethylamine is a gas at room temperature.
Is Dimethylamine organic or inorganic?
Dimethylamine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Dimethylamine?
Dimethylamine (C₂H₇N) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).