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1,6-Diaminohexane

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1,6-Diaminohexane, 1,6-Hexanediamine, Hexamethylenediamine

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Linear Formula:
H2N(CH2)6NH2
CAS Number:
124-09-4
Molecular Weight:
116.20
MDL number:
MFCD00008243
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
204-679-6

vapor pressure

0.25 hPa ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

solid

autoignition temp.

305 °C

potency

850 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
1110 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.9-7.6 % (v/v)

pH

12.4 (25 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

199-204 °C/1013 hPa

mp

39-42 °C

transition temp

flash point 85 °C

solubility

490 g/L

density

0.83 g/cm3 at 60 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H16N2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-8H2

InChI key

NAQMVNRVTILPCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Antibacterial Activity of Schiff Bases Derived from 1,6-Diaminohexane: Discusses the synthesis and antibacterial properties of Schiff bases derived from 1,6-diaminohexane, presenting a QSAR study with quantum mechanics (NJB Kangah et al., 2017).

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 - H314 - H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

176.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

80 °C - closed cup

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Designated Flammable Substances
Flammable solid

ISHL Indicated Name

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ISHL Notified Names

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