| Hexamethylenediamine[1][2] | |
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Hexane-1,6-diamine |
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Other names
1,6-diaminohexane, 1,6-hexanediamine |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 124-09-4 |
| PubChem | 16402 |
| ChemSpider | 13835579 |
| UN number | 1783 (solution), 2280 (solid) |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H16N2 |
| Molar mass | 116.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals or powder |
| Density | 0.84 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
42 °C, 315 K, 108 °F |
| Boiling point |
205 °C, 478 K, 401 °F |
| Solubility in water | 49 g/100 mL |
| Acidity (pKa) | 10.0, 11.1 |
| Hazards | |
| R-phrases | R20 R22 R34 R36 R37 R38 |
| Main hazards | Toxic, Corrosive |
| NFPA 704 |
2
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0
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| Flash point | 93 °C (102 °C for 90% aq. soln) |
| Explosive limits | 0.7 - 6.3 % |
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| Infobox references | |
Hexamethylenediamine is the organic compound with the formula H2N(CH2)6NH2. The molecule is a diamine, consisting of a hexamethylene hydrocarbon chain terminated with amine functional groups. The colorless solid (yellowish for some commercial samples) has a strong amine odor, similar to piperidine. About 1 billion kilograms are produced annually.[3]
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Hexamethylenediamine was first reported by Theodor Curtius.[4] It is presently produced by the hydrogenation of adiponitrile:
The hydrogenation is conducted molten adiponitrile diluted with ammonia, typical catalysts being based on cobalt and iron. The yield is good, but commercially significant side products are generated by virtue of reactivity of partially hydrogenated intermediates. These other products include 1,2-diaminocyclohexane, hexamethyleneimine, and the triamine bis(hexamethylenetriamine).[3]
Hexamethylenediamine is used almost exclusively for the production of polymers, an application that takes advantage of its bifunctional structure. The great majority of the diamine is consumed by the production of nylon 6-6 via condensation with adipic acid. Otherwise hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is generated from this diamine as a monomer feedstock in the production of polyurethane. The diamine also serves as a cross-linking agent in epoxy resins.
Hexamethylenediamine is moderately toxic, with LD50 of 792-1127 mg/kg.[3] Nonetheless, like other basic amines, it can cause serious burns and severe irritation. Such injuries were observed in the accident at the BASF site in Seal Sands, near Billingham (UK) on 4 January, 2007. 37 injured and 16 seriously injured.[5][6]
Hexamethylenediamine is stable in air but combustible. Like all organic compounds, it is incompatible with strong oxidants.