Dibenzylaniline

Dibenzylaniline, also known as N,N-Dibenzylaniline, is a chemical compound consisting of aniline with two benzyl groups as substituents on the nitrogen[1]. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, with a space group of P21/n and specific unit cell dimensions[1]. The substance is held together by van der Waals forces in its solid form and can also crystallize in an alternate monoclinic form[1].

Production

Dibenzylaniline can be produced through a method involving a mixture of dibutyl tin dichloride and dibutyl stannane with N-benzilideneaniline, along with hexamethylphosphoric triamide dissolved in tetrahydrofuran, which yields a tin amide compound[1]. This compound then reacts with benzyl bromide to produce dibenzylaniline[1]. Another method of production involves the reaction of aniline and benzyl bromide[1].

Use

Dibenzylaniline is used in the production of dyes[1]. A nitroso derivative of dibenzylaniline, made using nitrite and hydroxylamine, can be used in a colorimetric test for palladium[1].

Physical and Chemical Properties

The molecular formula of N,N-Dibenzylaniline is C20H19N[2][4]. The molecular weight of N,N-Dibenzylaniline is not explicitly stated in the provided search results, but it can be calculated based on the molecular formula.

Availability

N,N-Dibenzylaniline is available for purchase from various chemical suppliers, such as Thermo Scientific Chemicals, in quantities of 25 g with a purity of 99%[3].

Citations:

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dibenzylaniline

[2] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/N_N-Dibenzylaniline

[3] https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/n-n-dibenzylaniline-99-thermo-scientific/AAH3209114

[4] https://www.alfa-chemistry.com/cas_91-73-6.htm

[5] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2_3-Dibenzylaniline