Hexamethylenediamine
- CAS No.
- 124-09-4
- Chemical Name:
- Hexamethylenediamine
- Synonyms
- HMDA;HEXAMETHYLENEDIAMINE;1,6-HEXANEDIAMINE;1,6-Hexamethylenediamine;1,6-DIAMINOHEXANE;HEXANEDIAMINE;Hexamethylendiamine;Hexylenediamine;1,6-diamino-hexan;NCI-C61405
- CBNumber:
- CB7204696
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H16N2
- Molecular Weight:
- 116.2
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00008243
- MOL File:
- 124-09-4.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | 42-45 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 204-205 °C |
| Density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.25 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index |
n |
| Flash point | 201 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | alcohol: soluble(lit.) |
| pka | 11.857(at 0℃) |
| form | Solution |
| color | White, may discolor during storage |
| PH | 12.4 (100g/l, H2O, 25℃) |
| Odor | pyridine odor |
| explosive limit | 0.9-7.6%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 490 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,4695 |
| BRN | 1098307 |
| Henry's Law Constant | 1.0×103 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Nguyen (2013) |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.5 ppm |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, organic materials. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | BUFFERING |
| InChI | 1S/C6H16N2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-8H2 |
| InChIKey | NAQMVNRVTILPCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | NCCCCCCN |
| LogP | 0.4 at 25℃ |
| Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances | HEXAMETHYLENEDIAMINE |
| FDA 21 CFR | 175.105; 175.300; 177.1200;177.1500 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 124-09-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1-2 |
| FDA UNII | ZRA5J5B2QW |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,6-Hexanediamine(124-09-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexamethylenediamine (124-09-4) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352116 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS08 |
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| Signal word | Danger | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H302+H312-H314-H361-H371-H372-H373-H317-H335-H402 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P501-P273-P272-P260-P270-P202-P201-P271-P264-P280-P308+P311-P362+P364-P303+P361+P353-P333+P313-P301+P330+P331-P301+P312+P330-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338+P310-P403+P233-P405 | |||||||||
| target organs | Respiratory system | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | C | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 34-37-21/22-20/21/22 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-22-27 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 1783 8/PG II/III (HEXAMETHYLENEDIAMINE SOLUTION) | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 2280 8/PG III (HEXAMETHYLENEDIAMINE, SOLID) | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| RTECS | MO1180000 | |||||||||
| F | 10-34 | |||||||||
| Autoignition Temperature | 305 °C | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 2921 22 00 | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 8 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | III | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Dermal Acute Tox. 4 Oral Eye Dam. 1 Skin Corr. 1B STOT SE 3 |
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| Hazardous Substances Data | 124-09-4(Hazardous Substances Data) | |||||||||
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 850 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 1110 mg/kg | |||||||||
| REACH Registrations | Active | |||||||||
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid) | |||||||||
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) | |||||||||
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Hexamethylenediamine price More Price(54)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| Sigma-Aldrich | 422002 | Hexamethylenediamine technical grade, 70% | 124-09-4 | 1l | $69.5 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 52003 | Hexamethylenediamine analytical standard | 124-09-4 | 100 mg | $87.1 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 422002 | Hexamethylenediamine technical grade, 70% | 124-09-4 | 2.5l | $144 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.04323 | 1,6-Diaminohexane for synthesis | 124-09-4 | 5G | $26.4 | 2023-06-20 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.04323 | 1,6-Diaminohexane for synthesis | 124-09-4 | 250g | $47.4 | 2023-06-20 | Buy |
Hexamethylenediamine Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Description
HMDA is a hygroscopic, colorless solid (pel-letsorflakes). Weak, fishy odor. odor thresh-old = 0.004 mg/m';Molecular weight = 116.13; Boilingpoint = 199℃; FreezingMelting point = 39- 42℃; Flashpoint= 71℃;81℃(solution);Autoi gnitiontemperature = 310℃. Explosive limits:LEL=0.7%;UEL= 6.3%. Soluble in water.
Chemical Properties
Hexamethylenediamine(HMDA) is a strong organic base, e.g., a 10 % aqueous solution has a pH of 12.3 (20°C), and forms stable salts with both organic and inorganic acids. The most important salt is that produced by neutralization with adipic acid (salt strike): the so-called nylon salt or AH salt. This compound is the raw material for the preparation of nylon by thermal dehydration under vacuum.
Physical properties
Hexamethylenediamine is a colorless solid with a typical fishlike amine odor. It is very soluble in water, soluble in alcohols and aromatic solvents, and poorly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Uses
Hexamethylenediamine 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 fiber, plastics, polyurethane coatings, lubricants, water treatment products and specialty chemicals (biocides, petroleum additives, and phenol purification).
Preparation
Virtually all hexamethylenediamine is now produced by the catalytic hydrogenation of adiponitrile[111-69-3] :
NC(CH2)4CN + 4H2 → H2N(CH2)6NH2.
Application
Hexamethylenediamine (1,6-hexanediamine, HDA ) may be used in the preparation of the following:
polyamides and their hydrolytic and fungal degradability was investigated
mullite ceramics
methoxycarbonylation of 1,6-hexanediamine with dimethyl carbonate to form dimethylhexane-1,6-dicarbamate.
Formation of high polymers, e.g., nylon 66.
dialkyl hexamethylene-1,6-dicarbamate (AHDC), via trans-esterification reaction of HDA and alkyl carbamates (AC) using FeCl3 as catalyst.
1,6-hexanediamine modified magnetic chitosan microspheres for fast and efficient removal of toxic hexavalent chromium.
Definition
ChEBI: Hexamethylenediamine is a C6 alkane-alpha,omega-diamine. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It derives from a hydride of a hexane.
Reactions
Other reactions of hexamethylenediamine are typical of aliphatic amines (→ Amines, Aliphatic). The preparation of hexamethylene diisocyanate [822-06-0] by reaction with phosgene is industrially important:
H2N(CH2)6NH2+ 2COCl2 → OCN(CH2)6NCO + 4 HCl
The reaction takes place in a chlorinated aromatic solvent with a yield of 95% or more. Hexamethylene diisocyanate can also be produced by converting hexamethylenediamine to an aliphatic urethane, followed by thermal cleavage (→ Isocyanates, Organic).
General Description
Hexamethylenediamine, solution appears as a clear colorless liquid. Burns although some effort is required to ignite. Soluble in water. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to make nylon.
Reactivity Profile
Hexamethylenediamine is hygroscopic. Can react with strong oxidizing materials. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides. Also incompatible with ketones, aldehydes, nitrates, phenols, isocyanates, monomers and chlorinated compounds.
Health Hazard
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Contact allergens
Hexamethylenediamine is used with adipic acid in the synthesis of polyamide plastics.
Potential Exposure
HMDA is used as a textile intermedi ate; a raw material for nylon fiber and plastics; in wet strength resins; in the manufacture of oil-modified and moisture-area types of urethane coatings; in the manufac ture of polyamides for printing inks, dimer acids, and tex tiles; and as an oil and lubricant additive (probably as a corrosion inhibitor); as boiler feed water additives; also used in paints and as a curing agent for epoxy resins; mak ing adhesives.
First aid
If hexamethylenediamine gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek med-ical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, includ-ing resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medi-cal attention. If convulsions are not present, give a glass ortwo of water or milk to dilute the substance. Do not inducevomiting. Assure that the person's airway is unobstructedand contact a hospital or poison center immediately foradvice on whether or not to inducevomiting. Medicalobservation is recommended for 24--48 h after breathingoverexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As firstaid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedicmay consider administering a corticosteroid spray.
storage
(1) Color Code- White: Corrosive or ContactHazard; Store separately in a corrosion-resistant location.(2) Color Code- -Yellow Stripe (strong reducing agent):Reactivity Hazard; Store separately in an area isolated fromflammables, combustibles, or other yellow-coded materials.Store under nitrogen. Prior to working with this chemicalyou should be trained on its proper handling and storage.Before entering confined space where this chemical may bepresent, check to make sure that an ex plosive concentrationdoes not exist. Store in a cool, dry place away from oxidi-zers, strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, carbondioxide, and metals. Preferably store under an inert atmo-sphere in a tightly closed container.
Shipping
UN2280 Hexamethylenediamine, solid, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material. UN1783 Hexamethylenediamine, solution, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material.
Purification Methods
Crystallise it in a stream of nitrogen. It sublimes in a vacuum. [Beilstein 4 IV 1320.]
Incompatibilities
May form explosive mixture with air. The aqueous solution is a strong base and a strong reducing agent. Reacts violently with oxidizers, acids, acid chlorides; acid anhydrides; carbon dioxide acids. Reacts on contact with water forming carbon dioxide. Polymermizes in temperatures >195℃.Reacts with ethylene dichloride, organic anhy drides, isocyanates, vinyl acetate, acrylates, substituted allyls, alkylene oxides, epichlorohydrin, ketones, aldehydes, alco hols, glycols, phenols, cresols, caprolactum solution. Attacks aluminum, copper, lead, tin, zinc and alloys. Absorbs carbon dioxide and water from air. Store under Nitrogen.
Waste Disposal
Incineration; incinerator equipped with a scrubber or thermal unit to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions.
Hexamethylenediamine Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| Shanghai YouPeng Chemical Co. Ltd. | 021-69005955 13701776567; | youpengchem@163.com | China | 4153 | 56 |
| shandongxinheng | 152-15269160605-0605 15269160605 | 15269160605@163.com | China | 998 | 58 |
| Shanghai Aladdin Bio-Chem Technology Co.,LTD | 400-6206333 13167063860 | anhua.mao@aladdin-e.com | China | 29977 | 65 |
| Jinan Century Tongda Chemical Co., Ltd. | 13370556116 | 3350933950@qq.com | China | 354 | 58 |
| Jinan Hexin Chemical Co., Ltd | 18764033565 18764033565; | JINANHEXIN888@QQ.COM | China | 102 | 58 |
| shandongxinhenghuagongyouxiangongsi | 15269160602 15269160602 | 15269160602@163.com | China | 1081 | 58 |
| shandongxinheng | 1526-9161022 15269161022 | 15269161022@163.com | China | 1062 | 58 |
| shandongyukanghuagongyouxiangongsi | 0531-0531-053187106227 15588839549 | chifenghansen11@163.com | China | 475 | 58 |
| Jinan Xincheng Chemical Co., Ltd | 15318808971 15318808971 | 3882268233@qq.com | China | 366 | 58 |
| Shandong Jinyueyuan New Material Co. Ltd | 18615187817; 18615187817 | 2793152786@qq.com | China | 394 | 58 |
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