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MeSalen

Also known as n,n'-bis(2-methoxybenzylidene)ethylenediamine, N,N-bis(2-methoxybenzylidene)ethane-1,2-diamine, (E,E)-N,N'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[1-(2-methoxyphenyl)methanimine]

CAS 3116-85-6Formula C18H20N2O2Molar mass 296.37 g/mol
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MeSalen chemical structure, C18H20N2O2, CAS 3116-85-6
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CAS number
3116-85-6
Formula
C18H20N2O2
Molar mass
296.37 g/mol
HS code
292529
Category
Nitriles, nitro and azo compounds

What is MeSalen?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

MeSalen is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C18H20N2O2 and a molar mass of 296.37 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 3116-85-6. The IUPAC name is 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-N-[2-[(2-methoxyphenyl)methylideneamino]ethyl]methanimine.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-N-[2-[(2-methoxyphenyl)methylideneamino]ethyl]methanimine
CAS number
3116-85-6 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C18H20N2O2
InChIKey
IZZUUWTYSHRCIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H20N2O2/c1-21-17-9-5-3-7-15(17)13-19-11-12-20-14-16-8-4-6-10-18(16)22-2/h3-10,13-14H,11-12H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
COC1=CC=CC=C1C=NCCN=CC2=CC=CC=C2OC

Synonyms

  • n,n'-bis(2-methoxybenzylidene)ethylenediamine
  • N,N-bis(2-methoxybenzylidene)ethane-1,2-diamine
  • (E,E)-N,N'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[1-(2-methoxyphenyl)methanimine]

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
296.37 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
296.1525 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.24calc.
Topological polar surface area
43.18 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
22calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.22calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C(=NCCN=Cc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

C(=NCCN=Cc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

2 rings, 18 atoms, the 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1,N2-bis(phenylmethylene)- ring system.

116 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code MeSalen is traded under.

HS 2925.29Indicative HS code

Imines and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$1.8B
+12.4% vs 2023, imports $1.84B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China35.9%
  2. France * partner reported15.5%
  3. Germany9.1%
Top importers
  1. United States13.3%
  2. China13.0%
  3. Brazil9.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is MeSalen?

MeSalen is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C18H20N2O2 and a molar mass of 296.37 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 3116-85-6. The IUPAC name is 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-N-[2-[(2-methoxyphenyl)methylideneamino]ethyl]methanimine.

What is the CAS number of MeSalen?

The CAS registry number of MeSalen is 3116-85-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of MeSalen?

The molecular formula of MeSalen is C18H20N2O2 and its molar mass is 296.37 g/mol.

Is MeSalen hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for MeSalen is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of MeSalen?

MeSalen is usually classified under HS code 292529 (Imines and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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