Hexamethylenediamine, solid is a colorless crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.
- Formula
- C6H16N2
- Molar mass
- 116.208 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 124-09-4
- Density
- 0.89 g/cm3 at 25°C (77°F)
- Purity/Grade
- 98%
- Appearence
- Crystal
- Melting point/freezing point
- Melting point/range: 42 - 45°C (108 - 113°F) - lit.
- Initial boiling point and boiling range
- 204 - 205°C (399 - 401°F)
- Flash point
- 80°C (176°F) - closed cup
- Vapour density
- 4.01 - (Air = 1.0)
- pH
- 12.4 at 100 g/l at 25°C (77°F)
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
- log Pow: 0.02