1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene
Agent Name
1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene
CAS Number
20734-58-1
Formula
C14-H18-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,8-Naphthalenediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylnaphthalene-1,8-diamine; [ChemIDplus] N1,N1,N8,N8-Tetramethyl-1,8-naphthalenediamine; Proton sponge; [Merck Index]
Category
Amines, Polyaromatic
Description
Pale cream crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Prototype of a group of very high alkalinity aromatic diamines known as proton sponges; Used in organic synthesis and catalysis; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes burns; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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