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N-Ethyl-N-cyanoethylaniline
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N-Ethyl-N-cyanoethylaniline

Alias
NECA / N-(2-Cyanoethyl)-N-ethylaniline / 3-(Ethylphenylamino)propanenitrile / 3-(N-Ethyl-N-phenylamino)propanenitrile
CAS No.
Molecular Formula
C11H14N2
Structure
N-Ethyl-N-cyanoethylaniline Chemical Structure
Product Details

Product Overview

Product Summary

N-Ethyl-N-cyanoethylaniline, also known as 3-(ethylphenylamino)propanenitrile, has molecular formula C11H14N2, molecular weight 174.25 and CAS number 148-87-8. It is a colorless to light brown transparent liquid at room temperature with an assay (GC) of ≥98.0%, a density of 1.03 g/cm³, a refractive index of 1.6210 and a pKa of 4.77-5.77 (see specifications). Nitrogen carries both an ethyl and a cyanoethyl group: the ethyl group provides basicity while the cyanoethyl group retains reactivity for subsequent steps, and together they serve to modulate dye polarity, shade and dyeing performance (finished-dye performance is subject to testing of the finished dye). The product is supplied at ≥98.0% and is used as a coupling component for disperse dye and cationic dye synthesis.

Usage

Used in dyes and fine chemicals as one of the main intermediates for synthesizing disperse and cationic dyes. The ethyl group on nitrogen provides basicity while the cyanoethyl group offers subsequent reactivity — together they serve to modulate dye polarity, shade and dyeing performance (finished-dye performance is subject to testing of the finished dye). Used primarily as a coupling component for orange, red and blue disperse dyes. This intermediate can also be used to prepare nitrogen heterocycles and other functional fine chemicals.
Applications

Applications by Industry

Coupling Component for Orange, Red & Blue Disperse Dyes

Used mainly as a coupling component for orange, red and blue disperse dyes; coupling-component purity affects the synthesis batch at hand, and figures such as assay (GC ≥98.0%) and impurities N-ethylaniline (≤1.0%), N,N-diethylaniline (≤1.0%) and N-ethylacetanilide (≤1.0%) are listed under specifications for item-by-item review before charging. Specific routes follow the customer's process.

Cationic Dye Direction

Also used in the cationic dye synthesis direction; shade orientation and the correspondence to varieties depend on the specific dye structure and process. Batch data can be confirmed with our sales team during inquiry.

Nitrogen Heterocycles & Functional Fine Chemicals

The cyanoethyl group takes part in subsequent hydrolysis, reduction and cyclization reactions and can be used to prepare nitrogen heterocycles and other functional fine chemicals; reaction conditions follow published methods and the customer's process validation.
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Product Specifications
Appearance Colorless to light brown transparent liquid
Content (GC) % ≥98.0
N-Ethylaniline % ≤1.0
N,N-Diethylaniline % ≤1.0
N-Ethylacetanilide % ≤1.0
Moisture % ≤0.3
Boiling point °C 137–140
Density g/cm³ 1.03
Refractive index 1.6210
Acidity coefficient (pKa) 4.77–5.77
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

What roles do the ethyl and cyanoethyl groups play?
The ethyl group on nitrogen provides basicity, while the cyanoethyl group retains reactivity for subsequent steps; together they serve to modulate dye polarity, shade and dyeing performance. Proportions and process conditions follow the customer's validation.
What does a pKa of 4.77-5.77 indicate?
The pKa is listed as 4.77-5.77 in the specifications, as a reference point for reaction-system design; behavior in application follows the customer's process validation.
Which impurity items are controlled?
N-ethylaniline ≤1.0%, N,N-diethylaniline ≤1.0%, N-ethylacetanilide ≤1.0% and moisture ≤0.3% (see specifications); production and release inspection follow the specifications on this page, and batch data is confirmed with our sales team during inquiry.
Which downstream dye shades are typical?
Used mainly as a coupling component for orange, red and blue disperse dyes, also in the cationic dye direction; shade and variety correspondence follow the customer's synthesis routes.
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 148-87-8 in inquiries avoids confusion with similarly named substances such as N-cyanoethylaniline (CAS 1075-76-9).