Guidechem | China Chemical Manufacturers,suppliers,B2B Marketplace
Encyclop..
  • Products
  • Encyclopedia
  • Buy offers
  • Suppliers
Home> Encyclopedia >Cyanide & Cyanate>Pharmaceutical Intermediates>Heterocyclic compounds
Melamine structure
Melamine structure

Melamine

Iupac Name:1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
CAS No.: 108-78-1
Molecular Weight:126.11994
Modify Date.: 2022-11-10 15:04
Introduction: Melamine-formaldehyde resin (MFR) is an activeingredient of strong (reinforced) plasters. Sensitizationwas reported in a plaster-room technician, who appliedresin-reinforced pIaster casts, and in dental technicians.MFR was contained in a strong dental pIasterused for mouldings. Used as a textile finish res in, it wasalso found to be an allergen in a women who replacedclothes in a store. MFR also releases formaldehyde,which may be the sensitizer. View more+
1. Names and Identifiers
1.1 Name
Melamine
1.2 Synonyms

1,3,5-Triazin-2,4,6-triaMine 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-triimine 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine (Melamine) 1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, 1,6-dihydro-6-imino- 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine 2,4,6-TRIAMINO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE FOR SYNTHE 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine Monomer 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine,Metformin impurity D,Ph Eur) 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine,sym-Triaminotriazine 2,4,6-Triamino-s-triazine 6-Imino-1,6-dihydro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine acetoguanamine Aero cyanuramide Cymel EINECS 203-615-4 hicophorpr Melamin Melamine 5g [108-78-1] Melamine (250 mg) (2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine) MelaMine MonoMer MELAMINE(P) Melamine, synthesis grade Melamine,2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine, sym-Triaminotriazine MFCD00131581 pluragard Teoharn Theoharn

View all
1.3 CAS No.
108-78-1
1.4 CID
7955
1.5 EINECS(EC#)
203-615-4
1.6 Molecular Formula
C3H6N6 (isomer)
1.7 Inchi
InChI=1S/C3H6N6/c4-1-7-2(5)9-3(6)8-1/h(H6,4,5,6,7,8,9)
1.8 InChIkey
JDSHMPZPIAZGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
1.9 Canonical Smiles
C1(=NC(=NC(=N1)N)N)N
1.10 Isomers Smiles
C1(=NC(=NC(=N1)N)N)N
2. Properties
2.1 Density
1.573
2.1 Melting point
354℃
2.1 Boiling point
299.696°C at 760 mmHg
2.1 Refractive index
1.922
2.1 Flash Point
135.052°C
2.2 Precise Quality
126.065392
2.2 PSA
116.73000
2.2 logP
0.36180
2.2 Solubility
water: soluble25mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless
2.3 VaporDensity
4.34 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
2.4 Appearance
white solid
2.5 Storage
Ambient temperatures.
2.6 Carcinogenicity
A bioassay of melamine wasconducted in rats and mice by NTP. Male F344 rats andB6C3F1 mice were administered melamine in their diets atconcentrations of 2250 or 4500 ppm daily for 103 weeks.Female rats were fed 4500 or 9000 ppm melamine. At the endof 111 weeks, surviving animals were killed and examined.
2.7 Chemical Properties
White Solid
2.8 Color/Form
Powder
2.9 Contact Allergens
Melamine-formaldehyde resin (MFR) results from condensation of melamine and formaldehyde. It is anactive ingredient of strong (reinforced) plasters, such as industrial or some dental plasters used for molding.It is also used as a textile finish resin. MFR acts as an allergen generally because of formaldehyde releasing (see Chap. 40)
2.10 Decomposition
DANGEROUS; WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP, EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF /NITROGEN OXIDES AND HYDROGEN CYANIDE/.
2.11 Heat of Combustion
-1967 kJ/mol at 25 deg C
2.12 PH
7-8 (32g/l, H2O, 20℃)
2.13 pKa
5(at 25℃)
2.14 Water Solubility
3 g/L (20 oC)
2.15 Spectral Properties
MAX ABSORPTION (0.1 N HCL): 235 NM (LOG E= 4.01); (WATER PH= 7): 236 NM (LOG E= 3.4); SADTLER REF NUMBER: 5460 (IR, PRISM); 477 (IR, GRATING)
Index of refraction: 1.872 at 20 degC/D
IR: 2344 (Coblentz Society Spectral Collection)
UV: 1499 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection)
MASS: 2584 (NIST/EPA/MSDC Mass Spectral database, 1990 version)
2.16 Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. Nonflammable.
2.17 StorageTemp
no restrictions.
3. Use and Manufacturing
3.1 Definition
ChEBI: A trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton.
3.2 General Description
Colorless to white monoclinic crystals or prisms or white powder. Sublimes when gently heated.
3.3 Potential Exposure
Manufactured from urea, melamineis used in the manufacture of plastics, melamineformaldehyde resins; rubber, synthetic textiles; laminates,adhesives, and molding compound
3.4 Produe Method
The compound now is synthesized from urea.
3.5 Purification Methods
Crystallise Melamine from water or dilute aqueous NaOH. It sublimes at ~240o on prolonged heating. [Beilstein 26 I 74, 26 II 132, 26 III/IV 1253.]
3.6 Usage
A compound that forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde
4. Safety and Handling
4.1 Hazard Codes
Xn
4.1 Risk Statements
R20/21;R44
4.1 Safety Statements
S36/37
4.1 Exposure Standards and Regulations
Melamine is an indirect food additive for use only as a component of adhesives.
4.2 Packing Group
III
4.2 Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient
log Kow = -1.37
4.3 Fire Hazard
Literature sources indicate that Melamine is nonflammable.
4.4 Cleanup Methods
Evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until clean-up is complete. Remove all ignition sources. Use HEPA vacuum or wet method to reduce dist during clean-up. Do not dry sweep. Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe manner and deposit in sealed containers. Ventilate area after clean-up is complete. It may be necessary to contain and dispose of this chemical as a hazardous waste. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Contact your Department of Environmental Protection or your regional office of the federal EPA for specific recommendations. If employees are required to clean-up spills, they must be properly trained and equipped. OSHA 1910.120(q) may be applicable.
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
DISSOLVED CYANURIC ACID, CYANURATES, & OTHER DERIVATIVES (0.2-3.0%) CONTAINED IN WASTE WATER FROM THE MFR OF CHLORINATED CYANURIC ACIDS ARE REMOVED BY SLURRYING WITH POWDERED OR GRANULATED ACTIVE CARBON FOR 0.5-3 HR & FILTRATION.
ACID WASTEWATERS FROM MFR OF CYANURIC ACID & ITS CHLORINATED DERIVATIVES WHICH CONTAIN CYANURIC ACID, MELAMINE, AMMELINE, & AMMELIDE & HAVE PH 0-6, ARE HEATED TO 245-270 DEG C UNDER EVOLVED PRESSURE, WHICH MAY BE 1-30 ATM & ARE HYDROLYZED COMPLETELY.
View all
4.5 DisposalMethods
SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic, and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.
4.6 RIDADR
3263
4.6 Fire Fighting Procedures
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
Melanine itself does not burn. Use any extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fire. Poisonous gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, and ammonia are produced in fire. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Notify local health and fire officials and pollution control agencies. From a secure, explosion-proof location, use water spray to cool exposed containers. If cooling streams are ineffective (venting sound increases in volume and pitch, tank discolors, or shows any signs of deforming), withdraw immediately to a secure position. If employees are expected to fight fires, they must be trained and equipped in OSHA 1910.156.
4.7 Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant. Causes dermatitis in humans. Questionable carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and CN-.
4.8 Formulations/Preparations
Grade: min-99%
4.9 Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Melamine neutralizesacids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. Maybe incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics,peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acidhalides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated incombination with strong reducing agents such as hydrides,nitrides, alkali metals, and sulfides. Melamine Preparation Products And Raw materials Preparation Products
4.10 WGK Germany
1
4.10 RTECS
OS0700000
4.10 Reactivities and Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids.
4.11 Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3161 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 1000 mg/kg
5. MSDS

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word.

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

9. Other Information
9.0 Merck
14,5811
9.1 BRN
124341
9.2 Description
Melamine-formaldehyde resin (MFR) is an active ingredient of strong (reinforced) plasters. Sensitization was reported in a plaster-room technician, who applied resin-reinforced pIaster casts, and in dental technicians. MFR was contained in a strong dental pIaster used for mouldings. Used as a textile finish res in, it was also found to be an allergen in a women who replaced clothes in a store. MFR also releases formaldehyde, which may be the sensitizer.
9.3 Chemical Properties
White Solid
9.4 Chemical Properties
Melamine is a white crystalline solid
9.5 Uses
A compound that forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde
9.6 Uses
Forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde.
9.7 Uses
It is used to make high-pressure laminating resins (e.g., decorative countertops), molded compounds (e.g., dinnerware), and surface coating resins (e.g., appliance finishes and automotive topcoats). Additional major products are textile and paper treatment resins. Miscellaneous uses include adhesive resins for gluing lumber, plywood, and flooring, and resins for leather tanning agents. Melamine, melamine cyanurate, other melamine salts, and guanidine compounds are currently the most used group of nitrogencontaining flame retardants. Melamine is used as a flame retardant additive for polypropylene and polyethylene. Melamine cyanurate is employed commercially as a flame retardant for polyamides and terephthalates.
9.8 Production Methods
The compound now is synthesized from urea.
9.9 Preparation
The standard route to melamine is from urea. Urea is heated in the presence of ammonia at 250-350°C and 4--20 MPa. The reaction probably involves the simultaneous dehydration and hydration of urea to form cyanamide and ammonium carbamate; trimerization of the cyanamide then leads to melamine:


Thus only 50% of the urea used gives melamine in one step and ammonium carbamate has to be separated and converted to urea for recycling. Despite this limitation, the urea route is the most economical of currently available routes.
9.10 Definition
ChEBI: A trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton.
9.11 Definition
A white solid organic compound whose molecules consist of a sixmembered heterocyclic ring of alternate carbon and nitrogen atoms with three amino groups attached to the carbons. Condensation polymerization with methanal or other aldehydes produces melamine resins, which are important thermosetting plastics.
9.12 Definition
melamine: A white crystalline compound,C3N6H6. Melamine is a cycliccompound having a six-memberedring of alternating C and N atoms,with three NH2 groups. It can becopolymerized with methanal to givethermosetting melamine resins,which are used particularly for laminatedcoatings.
9.13 Production Methods
Melamine is prepared almost exclusively by the urea process—the action of ammonia on urea. It is produced worldwide.
9.14 General Description
Colorless to white monoclinic crystals or prisms or white powder. Sublimes when gently heated.
9.15 Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
9.16 Reactivity Profile
Melamine is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids . Neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
9.17 Hazard
Toxic by ingestion, skin, and eye irritant. Questionable carcinogen.
9.18 Fire Hazard
Literature sources indicate that Melamine is nonflammable.
9.19 Contact allergens
Melamine-formaldehyde resin (MFR) results from condensation of melamine and formaldehyde. It is anactive ingredient of strong (reinforced) plasters, such as industrial or some dental plasters used for molding.It is also used as a textile finish resin. MFR acts as an allergen generally because of formaldehyde releasing (see Chap. 40)
9.20 Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant. Causes dermatitis in humans. Questionable carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and CN-.
9.21 Potential Exposure
Manufactured from urea, melamine is used in the manufacture of plastics, melamineformaldehyde resins; rubber, synthetic textiles; laminates, adhesives, and molding compound
9.22 Carcinogenicity
A bioassay of melamine was conducted in rats and mice by NTP. Male F344 rats and B6C3F1 mice were administered melamine in their diets at concentrations of 2250 or 4500 ppm daily for 103 weeks.Female rats were fed 4500 or 9000 ppm melamine. At the end of 111 weeks, surviving animals were killed and examined.
9.23 Purification Methods
Crystallise Melamine from water or dilute aqueous NaOH. It sublimes at ~240o on prolonged heating. [Beilstein 26 I 74, 26 II 132, 26 III/IV 1253.]
9.24 Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Melamine neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents such as hydrides, nitrides, alkali metals, and sulfides.
9.25 Usage
Melamine is used in the production of synthetic resins such as melamine resin with formaldehyde, which is used in high pressure decorative laminates like formica, melamine dinnerware, laminate flooring, and dry erase boards. The presence rich in nitrogen content resulted in fire retardant properties when mixed with resins. It is used to prepare melamine cyanurate by reacting with cyanuric acid. It finds application as superplasticizer for making high-resistance concrete, soundproofing material and in polymeric cleaning products like magic eraser. It is an active component in pigment yellow 150. Further, it is also used as a nitrogen and carbon source for N-doped carbon nanotube.
10. Computational chemical data
  • Molecular Weight: 126.11994g/mol
  • Molecular Formula: C3H6N6
  • Compound Is Canonicalized: True
  • XLogP3-AA: null
  • Exact Mass: 126.06539422
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 126.06539422
  • Complexity: 63.3
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 3
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 6
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 117
  • Heavy Atom Count: 9
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • CACTVS Substructure Key Fingerprint: AAADcYBDgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsAAAAAAAAAAABgAAABAAQAAAAAAAAAAABEAZIEAAgAAAAJAAAAAkAAIABAAAAAACACAAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA==
11. Question & Answer
  • Melamine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H6N6. It consists of 6 cyanide (CN) groups connected to 3 amino (NH2) groups. Melamine has a white crystalline powder appearance and a high ..
  • Melamine board is a type of composite board made of fiberboard and melamine resin. It is widely used in furniture, decoration materials, and other fields due to its wear resistance, antibacterial prop..
  • Question 1: What is Melamine? Answer: Melamine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H6N6. It is a white crystalline powder that is odorless and tasteless. Due to its high nitrogen conten..
  • 1. Introduction Melamine (C3H6N6) is a chemical substance widely used in industry and agriculture due to its low cost, stability, and physical properties. However, melamine also poses serious risks to..
12. Recommended Suppliers
Global742SuppliersView all >>
  • Products:"Dimethylacetamide(DMAC)","Dimethylformamide(DMF)","N-formylmorpholine(NFM)", "Dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)","Beta Naphthol"
  • Tel:+86-554-6419099
  • Email:donny@topskychem.com
Melamine
  • Purity:99%Packing: 200kg/bag FOB
  • Price: 1080 USD/metric ton
  • Time: 2022/12/09
Inquire
  • Products:We are engaged in the development, marketing and sales of apis, intermediates, natural products (extracts), fine chemicals, food additives, agricultural chemicals and other products.
  • Tel:0086-0319-19133911216
  • Email:Jany1001@chengcaibio.com
Factory Supply / hot sell/ best price/ high purity melamine in stock
  • Purity:99%Packing: 200kg/bag FOB
  • Price: 28 USD/kg
  • Time: 2023/10/03
Inquire
  • Products:Pharmaceutical Intermediate , Apis , Food Additives , Herbal Extracts , Fine Chemicals , ...
  • Tel:00-86-13167237119
  • Email:anne@xljxcl.com
High Quality Lower Price melamine CAS 108-78-1 99% Purity
  • Purity:99%Packing: 200kg/bag FOB
  • Price: 100 USD/kg
  • Time: 2023/10/03
Inquire
  • Products:Top quality and high purity with safe transportation and low price pmk powder ;pmk oil ;bmk powder ;bmk oil
  • Tel:+8617720-217898-+8617720217898
  • Email:bonnie@whslchemical.com
Wholesale Factory Price cas 108-78-1 melamine
  • Purity:99%Packing: 200kg/bag FOB
  • Price: 10 USD/ml
  • Time: 2023/10/03
Inquire
  • Products:Cosmetic Raw Materials,solvents,etc.
  • Tel:86-311-66562153
  • Email:Helen@crovellbio.com
High quality 99.8% melamine powder resin raw material factory
  • Purity:99%Packing: 200kg/bag FOB
  • Price: 100 USD/kilogram
  • Time: 2023/09/28
Inquire
13. Realated Product Infomation