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2,6-Diaminotoluene
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2,6-Diaminotoluene is an aromatic amine used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and polymers. Together with its 2,4-isomer, it is used to make toluene diisocyanate for polyurethanes, and it also serves in dye manufacture, epoxy resin curing and rubber chemicals. It has the molecular formula CH3C6H3(NH2)2 and a molecular weight of 122.17. This product is stored at ambient temperatures and carries a warning signal word. CAS 823-40-5. Molekula supplies 2,6-Diaminotoluene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Overview
- SKU
- 90035749
- CAS Number
- 823-40-5
- IUPAC Name
- 2-methylbenzene-1,3-diamine
- EC Number
- 212-513-9
- Molecular Formula
- CH3C6H3(NH2)2
- Molecular Weight
- 122.17
- Exact Mass
- 122.0844
- SMILES
- CC1=C(C=CC=C1N)N
- InChIKey
- RLYCRLGLCUXUPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H10N2/c1-5-6(8)3-2-4-7(5)9/h2-4H,8-9H2,1H3
- PubChem CID
- 13205
Synonyms
- 1,3-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-
- 2-Methyl-1,3-benzenediamine
- 2-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine
- 2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
- 2-methylbenzene-1,3-diamine
- 2,6-Diamino-1-methylbenzene
- 2,6-Toluenediamine
- 2,6-Toluylenediamine
- 2,6-Tolylenediamine
- Toluene-2,6-diamine
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 106 °C
- Boiling Point
- 289 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in water, ethanol, benzene
- Vapour Pressure
- 2.13 kPa at 150 °C
Source: PubChem CID 13205 (HSDB, ICSC)
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2,6-Diaminotoluene?
The chemical formula is CH3C6H3(NH2)2 and the molecular weight is 122.17 g/mol.
What is the CAS number for 2,6-Diaminotoluene?
The CAS number for this product is 823-40-5.
How should 2,6-Diaminotoluene be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature.
What is the hazard classification for this product?
2,6-Diaminotoluene carries a 'Warning' signal word.
What is it used for?
Mixed with the 2,4-isomer, 2,6-Diaminotoluene is mainly an intermediate for toluene diisocyanate, a key raw material for polyurethanes. It is also used to make dyes and dye intermediates, as a curing agent for epoxy resins, as a chain extender and crosslinker for polymers, and in the production of rubber chemicals and corrosion inhibitors.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.