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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine

99%

Synonym(s):

1,3-Diamino-2,2-dimethylpropane, 2,2-Dimethyltrimethylenediamine, Neopentanediamine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2NCH2C(CH3)2CH2NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.18
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4566 (lit.)

bp

152-154 °C (lit.)

mp

29-31 °C (lit.)

density

0.851 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)(CN)CN

InChI

1S/C5H14N2/c1-5(2,3-6)4-7/h3-4,6-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DDHUNHGZUHZNKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

rat ... Grin2a(24409)

General description

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine, commonly referred to as neopentanediamine, is available in solid form with an assay of 99%. It serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of various polymers. Its two primary amine groups facilitate reactions that lead to the formation of polyamides and polyurethanes, enhancing the mechanical properties and thermal stability of these materials.

Application

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine can be used as a bidentate ligand in the preparation of complexes with aluminum, gallium, and copper. These metal complexes can serve as catalysts in various chemical reactions. It is also utilized as a diamine component in the production of polyamides and polyurethanes. Its two amine groups allow for the formation of strong covalent bonds with diacids or diisocyanates, leading to the development of high-performance polymeric materials with enhanced mechanical properties and thermal stability. It is also used to create hydrogels or other biocompatible materials for applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery systems. Due to its diamine structure, it might function as a chelating agent, useful in treating heavy metal poisoning by binding metal ions. It could potentially be involved in the synthesis of contrast agents used in medical imaging technologies.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

125.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

52 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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