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C6H16N2
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1,6-Hexanediamine

CAS124-09-4EC204-679-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Intermediate for polyamides and specialty nylons

1,6-Hexanediamine is an industrial chemical used primarily as an intermediate in the production of polyamides and specialty nylons. It also serves as a precursor for hexamethylene diisocyanate and other specialty chemicals.

Intermediate for polyamides and specialty nylonsPrecursor for hexamethylene diisocyanateComponent in polyurethane coatings and adhesives

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H371May cause damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

hexane-1,6-diamine

InChIKey

NAQMVNRVTILPCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(CCCN)CCN

Synonyms (23)
  • HMDA
  • 1,6-Diamino-n-hexane
  • 1,6-Diaminohexane, 2HCl
  • 1,6-Hexamethylenediamine
  • 1,6-Hexanediamine
  • 1,6-Hexylenediamine
  • 1,6diaminohexane
  • 6-aminohexylamine
  • HEXANE-1,6-DIAMINE
  • HEXANEMETHYLENEDIAMINE-
  • Hexamethylenediamine
  • Hexamethylenediamine, solid
  • Hexane, 1,6-diamino-
  • Hexylenediamine
  • diaminohexane