101225-69-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,2',6,6'-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE-N,N'-DIOXIDE
• Synonyms: 2,6,2',6'-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE N,N'-DIOXIDE;2,2',6,6'-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE-N,N'-DIOXIDE;TIMTEC-BB SBB008047;2,6,2'',6''-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE NN''-DIOXIDE ---CRYSTALLINE---
• CAS NO: 101225-69-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 270.33
• Mol File: 101225-69-8.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 445.7±55.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.135±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,2',6,6'-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE-N,N'-DIOXIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,2',6,6'-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE-N,N'-DIOXIDE(101225-69-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,2',6,6'-TETRAMETHYLAZOBENZENE-N,N'-DIOXIDE(101225-69-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 101225-69-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Molecular Weight

314.34

Chemical Family

Azobenzenes

Type of Compound

Symmetrical azo compound

Common Uses

+ Redox indicator in chemistry
+ Reagent in the synthesis of other organic compounds
+ Dye for textiles and plastics
+ Potential application in organic electronics
+ Photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment

+ Appearance

Orange-red crystalline solid

+ Melting Point

195-198°C

+ Solubility

Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, chloroform, and benzene

Chemical Properties

+ Undergoes reversible redox reactions
+ Changes color in response to changes in the surrounding environment

Hazards

Potentially hazardous if improperly handled

Upstream product

• 87-62-7 2,6-dimethylaniline 
• 19519-71-2 2,6-dimethylnitrosobenzene 

Downstream Products

• 19519-71-2 2,6-dimethylnitrosobenzene 
• 80101-88-8 2,6,2',6'-tetramethylazoxybenzene 
• 10228-76-9 (E)-1,2-bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)diazene 

Relevant articles and documents

Synthesis of 2,6,2',6'-tetramethylazobenzene and the Azodioxy and Azoxy Compounds

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