Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
624-78-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | N-Ethylmethylamine |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H9N |
| Formula Weight: | 59.11 |
| CAS No.: | 624-78-2 |
N-Ethylmethylamine is a volatile organic compound primarily utilized as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. The core production process involves the alkylation of methylamine with ethyl halides or ethanol derivatives under controlled conditions. Its molecular formula is C3H9N and CAS number is 109-83-7.
This substance requires storage in tightly sealed, corrosion-resistant containers away from oxidizers. Strict adherence to PPE protocols is mandatory due to flammability and potential respiratory irritation. Clinical use is restricted to industrial intermediates only; it is not approved for direct human administration.