DMPD

Dimethyl-4-phenylenediamine
Names

IUPAC name N,N-Dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine
Other names p-Aminodimethylaniline; N,N-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine; 4-(Dimethylamino)aniline; p-Amino-N,N-dimethylaniline; p-(Dimethylamino)aniline; DMPPDA; Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine; 4-Amino-N,N-dimethylaniline; p-Dimethylaminophenylamine; DMPD
Identifiers
CAS Number	99-98-9^Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
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ECHA InfoCard	100.002.552
PubChem CID	7472
UNII	7GZH2FMK7X^N
SMILES CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N
Properties
Chemical formula	C₈H₁₂N₂
Molar mass	136.20 g·mol⁻¹
Appearance	Reddish-violet crystals
Melting point	53 °C (127 °F; 326 K)
Boiling point	262 °C (504 °F; 535 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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Dimethyl-4-phenylenediamine is a molecule used in the oxidase test, and an important precursor to Methylene blue.

In 1877 BASF was producing this compound by nitrosylation and reductive hydrogenation of dimethylaniline.