Blue B Base

Blue-B-Base

Blue B Base

Blue B Base or Ortho-dianisidine base is a chemical compound that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of azo dyes. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacturing of other chemicals. The ortho-dianisidine molecule has two isomers, ortho and meta, which have different properties and uses.

Product Characteristics Product Detail
CAS No 119-90-4
Formula C14H16N2O2
Molecular Weight 244.32
Synonyms Benzidine,3,3′-dimethoxy- (8CI);Fast Blue B Base (6CI);3,3′-Dimethoxy-4,4′-diaminobiphenyl;Dianisidine;FastBlue Base B;3,3′-Dimethoxy-4,4′-diaminodiphenyl;3,3′-Dimethoxybenzidene;3,3′-Dimethoxybenzidine;4,4′-Bi-o-anisidine;4,4′-Diamino-3,3′-dimethoxy-1,1′-biphenyl;Amacel Developed Navy SD;AzogeneFast Blue B;Blue BN Base;Blue Base Irga B;Blue Base NB;Cellitazol B;Cibacete Diazo Navy Blue 2B;Fast Blue DSC Base;Kayaku Blue B Base;Lake Blue B Base;NSC 3168;o-Dianisidine;
EINECS 204-355-4
Density 1.178 g/cm3
Melting Point 137-138 `C(lit.)
Boiling Point 391.3 `C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point 202.8 `C
Solubility slightly soluble in water
Appearance Grey fine crystals
Application Direct Dyes, Pigments