2,6-xylidine by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 2,6-dimethylaniline, this organic compound is one of several isomeric xylidines. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is poorly soluble in water. It has a melting point of 11.4 C and a boiling point of 215.0 C. This compound is generated from the nitration of m-xylene, followed by hydrogenation or, by the treatment of the related xylenol with ammonia in the presence of oxide catalysts. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 87-62-7 Quantity Provided: 250 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C8H11N Molecular weight: 121.18 Assay: Minimum 99 % 2,6-Xylidine has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound is used in the organic synthesis of various important derivatives. Some of the commercially significant derivatives include anaesthetics, which are lidocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine, and etidocaine. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.