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Melamine

SKU 90027753 CAS 108-78-1 C3H6N6 MW 126.12 Available on enquiry

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Melamine is a nitrogen-rich heterocyclic organic compound primarily used in the production of resins, laminates, and flame retardants. This chemical has the molecular formula C3H6N6 and a molecular weight of 126.12. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Melamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90027753
CAS Number: 108-78-1
IUPAC Name: 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
EC Number: 203-615-4
Molecular Formula: C3H6N6
Molecular Weight: 126.12
Exact Mass: 126.0654
SMILES: C1(=NC(=NC(=N1)N)N)N
InChIKey: JDSHMPZPIAZGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6N6/c4-1-7-2(5)9-3(6)8-1/h(H6,4,5,6,7,8,9)
PubChem CID: 7955

Synonyms

1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine
Cyanuramide
Cyanuric triamide
Cyanurotriamide
Cyanurotriamine
Isomelamine
s-Triazinetriamine
Teoharn
Theoharn
Triaminotriazine

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Monoclinic prisms
Melting Point: 354 °C
Water Solubility: 3.23 g/L at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure: 6.7 Pa at 20 °C
Refractive Index: 1.872
pKa: pKa = 5
log P (octanol/water): -1.37

Source: PubChem CID 7955 (HSDB, ICSC)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Melamine used for?

Melamine is primarily used in the production of melamine resins, which are utilized in laminates, molding compounds, adhesives, and coatings.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Melamine?

The chemical formula for Melamine is C3H6N6 and it has a molecular weight of 126.12 g/mol.

How should Melamine be stored?

Melamine should be stored at ambient temperatures.

What grade of Melamine is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grades and purity levels currently in stock for your requirements.

Can Molekula supply Melamine in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Melamine in various quantities, from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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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.