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N-Ethyl-N-benzylaniline
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N-Ethyl-N-benzylaniline

Alias
N-Ethyl-N-phenylbenzylamine / N-Benzyl-N-ethylaniline / Benzenamine, N-ethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)- / Benzylethylaniline / Benzylethylphenylamine / EBA
CAS No.
Molecular Formula
C15H17N
Structure
N-Ethyl-N-benzylaniline Chemical Structure
Product Details

Product Overview

Product Summary

N-Ethyl-N-benzylaniline has molecular formula C15H17N, molecular weight 211.31 and CAS number 92-59-1. It is a colorless to light yellow transparent oily liquid at room temperature (darkening on storage is acceptable) with a melting point of 34-36°C, an atmospheric boiling point of 285-297°C and a density of 1.028-1.034 g/mL; it is soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents and insoluble in water (see specifications). The tertiary amine structure carrying both an ethyl and a benzyl group on nitrogen is a structural unit for triphenylmethane and azo dye synthesis, with the two substituents modulating dye shade. The product is supplied at an assay (GC) of ≥99.0% for acid dye and cationic dye synthesis routes.

Usage

Used in dyes and fine chemicals as one of the main intermediates for synthesizing acid and cationic dyes. Primarily used in acid dye series (such as Acid Orange 50, Acid Red 119, Acid Blue 5, Acid Blue 7, Acid Green 5, Acid Green 15, Acid Green 65) and cationic dyes (such as Cationic Blue 65). The aromatic tertiary amine structural unit provided by this compound is an important building block for triphenylmethane and azo dyes, with the ethyl and benzyl substituents on nitrogen modulating dye shade and performance (finished-dye performance is subject to testing of the finished dye).
Applications

Applications by Industry

Acid Dye Series Synthesis

Used in the synthesis of acid dye series varieties including Acid Orange 50, Acid Red 119, Acid Blue 5, Acid Blue 7, Acid Green 5, Acid Green 15 and Acid Green 65; pre-charge verification focuses on assay (GC ≥99.0%) and impurities such as N-ethylaniline (≤0.5%) and N,N-diethylaniline (≤0.3%) (see specifications). Specific routes follow the customer's process.

Cationic Dye Synthesis

Used in cationic dye synthesis (such as Cationic Blue 65); the aromatic tertiary amine structural unit takes part in condensation and coupling reactions that build the chromophoric backbone of the dye molecule. Batch data can be confirmed with our sales team during inquiry.

Structural Unit for Triphenylmethane & Azo Dyes

As a building block for triphenylmethane and azo dyes, the ethyl and benzyl substituents on nitrogen modulate dye shade and performance; shade orientation depends on the specific dye structure and process, and selection can be discussed with our sales team together with the downstream process.
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Product Specifications
Appearance Colorless to light yellow transparent oily liquid; darkening on storage is acceptable
Content (GC) % ≥99.0
N-Ethylaniline % ≤0.5
N,N-Diethylaniline % ≤0.3
Moisture % ≤0.2
Density (20°C) g/mL 1.028–1.034
Boiling point °C (atm) 285–297
Melting point °C 34–36
Refractive index 1.5930
Solubility Soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents; insoluble in water
Logistics

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Packaging

200 kg iron or plastic drum; custom packaging available upon request. Sample arrangements and order quantities can be discussed during inquiry, and regular batches are produced against the order schedule.

Storage

Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks and open flames; avoid direct sunlight

Transport

Transport classification follows the goods transport appraisal report and the carrier's requirements

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which acid dye varieties can it synthesize?
Varieties include Acid Orange 50, Acid Red 119, Acid Blue 5, Acid Blue 7, Acid Green 5, Acid Green 15 and Acid Green 65, as well as Cationic Blue 65; the correspondence follows the customer's synthesis routes.
What should be noted with a melting point of 34-36°C?
The melting point is 34-36°C (see specifications); at ambient temperatures near or above it the material is liquid, and at low temperatures it may partially solidify — both are normal states. Verify the physical state batch by batch before charging.
It is insoluble in water — how is it charged?
The product is soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents and insoluble in water (see specifications); the medium and charging method for dye synthesis follow the customer's process, and the solubility data serve as a reference for pre-charge verification.
What are the assay and impurity specifications?
Assay (GC) ≥99.0%, N-ethylaniline ≤0.5%, N,N-diethylaniline ≤0.3%, moisture ≤0.2% (see specifications); production and release inspection follow the specifications on this page, and batch data is confirmed with our sales team during inquiry.
What packaging and order quantities are available?
Standard packaging is a 200 kg iron or plastic drum, and custom packaging is available. Sample arrangements and order quantities can be discussed during inquiry; regular batches are produced against the order schedule.
What are the storage, transport and identification notes?
Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks and open flames, avoiding direct sunlight. Transport classification follows the goods transport appraisal report and the carrier's requirements. Quoting CAS number 92-59-1 in inquiries avoids confusion with similarly named substances such as N-ethylaniline (CAS 103-69-5); in international procurement EBA is also used for this product.