In the synthetic pathway, it undergoes oxidation and reaction with sulfur-containing reagents (such as thiosulphonic acid derivatives) to form intermediate compounds, which then cyclize to generate the phenothiazine core structure. This compound specifically contributes the dimethylamino-substituted aromatic ring, which is essential for the formation of methylene blue’s characteristic chromophore and redox activity. N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is a crucial starting material in the synthesis of Methylene blue.
N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine
| API Name | Methylene blue |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 99-98-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H12N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.19 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-N,4-N-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine |
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In the synthetic pathway, it undergoes oxidation and reaction with sulfur-containing reagents (such as thiosulphonic acid derivatives) to form intermediate compounds, which then cyclize to generate the phenothiazine core structure. This compound specifically contributes the dimethylamino-substituted aromatic ring, which is essential for the formation of methylene blue’s characteristic chromophore and redox activity. N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is a crucial starting material in the synthesis of Methylene blue.
The CAS number of N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is 99-98-9.
The molecular formula of N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is C8H12N2.
The listed molecular weight of N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is 136.19 g/mol.
N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Methylene blue.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine is 4-N,4-N-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine.