CAS 932-32-1: N-Methyl-2-chloroaniline

2-Chloro-N-methylaniline (2CMA) is an amine that has two functional groups, the amino group and the chloro group. The amino group is a nucleophile and can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules. 2CMA has been shown to have a ring opening reaction with selenium compounds, which may be due to its electron withdrawing properties. This amine also has surface properties that make it useful for cleaning purposes. It has been shown to have a mitochondrial membrane potential, which may be due to its ability to bind with proteins in the mitochondrial membrane. 2CMA also binds with proteins on the outside of the mitochondria and can change the membrane potential by opening or closing pores.

2-Chloro-N-methylaniline

2-Chloro-N-methylaniline is used to produce 1-methyl-2-thioacetylpyrrole in the presence of reagent Lawesson's reagent and solvent tetrahydrofuran. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.