10273-95-7

Basic information

• Product Name: (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene
• Synonyms: (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene;(E)-o,o'-Azotoluene
• CAS NO: 10273-95-7
• Molecular Formula: C14H14N2
• Molecular Weight: 210.27
• Mol File: 10273-95-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 55 °C
• Boiling Point: 347.0±31.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.00±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene(10273-95-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene(10273-95-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 10273-95-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene, also known as alpha,alpha'-Dimethyl-4,4'-azoxybenzene, is a chemical compound classified as an azo compound. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene is primarily used as a photoinitiator in polymerization reactions and as a radical scavenger in chemical synthesis. It is also used in the production of dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners. Additionally, (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene has potential applications in the development of optoelectronic devices and as a photoswitch in materials science. However, it is important to handle (E)-2,2'-Dimethylazobenzene with caution as it may cause skin and eye irritation, and it is harmful if ingested or inhaled.