Chemical identity

Benzathine

CAS 140-28-3 · C16H20N2

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-101125
PubChem CID8793
NameBenzathine
CAS RN140-28-3
Molecular formulaC16H20N2
Molecular weight240.34 g/mol
IUPAC nameN,N'-dibenzylethane-1,2-diamine
InChIKeyJUHORIMYRDESRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

02Structure identifiers

2D structurePubChem CID 8793
Two-dimensional chemical structure of Benzathine, CAS 140-28-3
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure contains 2 rings, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count2
Secondary amines2
Tertiary amines0
N-methyl amine sites0
SMILESC1=CC=C(C=C1)CNCCNCC2=CC=CC=C2
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC16H20N2
Molecular weight from structure240.34 g/mol

03Possible N-nitroso structures

Shown for structural screening only. These candidates are not confirmed impurities, formation predictions or analytical findings.

Matched amine site1 candidate
Chemical structure of Benzathine with the matched amine site highlighted in amber
Amber identifies the screened atom and adjacent bonds.
Possible structure candidateUnverified identity
First calculated possible N-nitroso structure derived from Benzathine, with the new N-nitroso group highlighted in amber
The new N-N=O atoms and bonds are highlighted. No CAS number or compound name is assigned by this calculation.
Candidate 1Possible N-nitroso structural candidate
Calculated formula
C16H19N3O
Candidate SMILES
O=NN(CCNCc1ccccc1)Cc1ccccc1

Interpretation: A structural alert alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. Evaluate nitrite sources, amine reagents, pH, temperature, process sequence, purge and analytical evidence.

04India status for this compound

These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.

NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDCAS 140-28-3 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule.
SCOMETNO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCHCAS 140-28-3 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

05Names and relationships

Associated parent compound

No parent compound is listed.

Other names

  • Benzathine
  • N,N'-Dibenzylethylenediamine
  • 140-28-3
  • DBED
  • Benzatin
  • 1,2-Bis(benzylamino)ethane
  • N,N'-dibenzylethane-1,2-diamine
  • N,N'-Dibenzyl-1,2-ethylenediamine
  • C659VZ7P7T
  • NSC-5632
  • NSC-62936
  • DTXSID4048359

Related records from the same parent family

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06Documented history

Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.

No dated history available

No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.

07Sources