C14H18N2
214.31 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene
CAS20734-58-1EC244-001-6
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene, a peri-naphthalene derivative, is a highly basic organic compound known as a proton sponge. It is widely used as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in organic synthesis.
Proton sponge in organic synthesisNon-nucleophilic base for chemical reactions
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (CAS 20734-58-1) is 2921.59.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2921.59
EU CN code (8-digit)
2921 59 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-N,1-N,8-N,8-N-tetramethylnaphthalene-1,8-diamine
InChIKey
GJFNRSDCSTVPCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CN(C)C1=CC=CC2=C1C(=CC=C2)N(C)C
Synonyms (29)
- DMAN
- DMAN cpd
- Proton sponge
- Proton-sponge(R)
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