Description:
N,N-Dimethylaniline (DMA) is an organic chemical compound, a substituted derivative of aniline. This oily liquid is colourless when pure, but commercial samples are often yellow. It is an important precursor to dyes such as Crystal violet.DMA is a key precursor to commercially important triarylmethane dyes such as Malachite green and Crystal violet. DMA serves as a promoter in the curing of polyester and vinyl ester resins. DMA is also used as a precursor to other organic compounds.