1,6-Diaminohexane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,6-Diaminohexane is mainly used as a monomer to make nylon 6-6. Its derivative hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is used in the production of polyurethane. It acts as a cross-linking agent in epoxy resins. Other applications include coatings, lubricants and water treatment products.

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Applications
1,6-Diaminohexane is mainly used as a monomer to make nylon 6-6. Its derivative hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is used in the production of polyurethane. It acts as a cross-linking agent in epoxy resins. Other applications include coatings, lubricants and water treatment products.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ether, alcohol and benzene.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, carbon dioxide and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 124-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H16N2
• MDL Number: MFCD00008243
• InChI Key: NAQMVNRVTILPCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,6-hexanediamine, 1,6-diaminohexane, hexamethylenediamine, hmda, 1,6-hexylenediamine, 1,6-hexamethylenediamine, 1,6-diamino-n-hexane, hexamethylene diamine, hexylenediamine, 1,6-hexanediamine solution
• PubChem CID: 16402
• ChEBI: CHEBI:39618
• IUPAC Name: hexane-1,6-diamine

• Melting Point: 39°C to 43°C
• Density: 0.84
• pH: 12.4
• Boiling Point: 199°C to 204°C
• Flash Point: 85°C (185°F)
• Odor: Amine-like
• Linear Formula: H₂N(CH₂)₆NH₂
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN2280
• Beilstein: 1098307
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,4695
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ether,alcohol and benzene.
• SMILES: C(CCCN)CCN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.208
• Formula Weight: 116.21
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,6-Diaminohexane

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