Hexamethylenediamine

Product Description
Product | Hexamethylenediamine |
CAS | 124-09-4 |
Formula | C6H16N2 |
Synonym | 1,6 Hexanediamine, 1,6-Hexanediamine, Hexamethylenediamine |
Typical Product Specifications
Melting Point | 42 deg C |
Physical State | Solid |
Boiling Point | 204 deg C |
Flash Point | 80 deg C |
Appearance | colorless or white |
Purity | 99.6% Min |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Specific gravity | 0.848 |
Water Content | 0.4% Max |
Vapor Pressure | 3 mm hg (60 c) |
Odor | pyridine odor |
Molecular weight | 116.21 |
Color | colorless crystal |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | This material is used frequently in polymer production as a chemical intermediate. Often used with adipic acid to create nylon. It is also found widely in industrial driling and completion fluids as a Shale Inhibitor. Use: BUFFERING |
Class | Chemical Intermediates, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Shale Stablizers, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives |
Function | Intermediates, Catalyst, Drilling Fluid Additives |
Industry | Industrial, Textiles, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production |

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