13452-77-2

Basic information

• Product Name: N4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
• Synonyms: N4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine;Methylmelamine
• CAS NO: 13452-77-2
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈N₆
• Molecular Weight: 140.15
• Mol File: 13452-77-2.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 259-260 °C (decomp)
• Boiling Point: 448.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 224.9 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.505 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 3.16E-08mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.767
• PKA: 5.39±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: N4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine(13452-77-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine(13452-77-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13452-77-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, also known as melamine, is a white crystalline compound that is widely used in the production of plastics, resins, and coatings. It is also used in the manufacture of flame retardants, fertilizers, and adhesives. Melamine has been the subject of controversy due to its presence in some food products as a result of intentional adulteration to increase the apparent protein content. Ingesting high levels of melamine can lead to kidney damage and other health issues. As a result, there have been strict regulations and testing protocols put in place to limit its presence in food products.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H8N6/c1-7-4-9-2(5)8-3(6)10-4/h1H3,(H5,5,6,7,8,9,10)

Upstream product

• 108-78-1 2,4,6-triamino-s-triazine 
• 593-51-1 methylamine hydrochloride 
• 74-89-5 methylamine 

Relevant articles and documents

Method for modifying a triazine compound

The present invention relates to a method for modifying a triazine compound comprising the steps of a) Providing at least one triazine compound of the general formulae (I) wherein - R1 and R2 mean independently from each other Q1 or a moiety of the formula R3-N-R4 or R5-N-R6 bound with its central nitrogen atom to the triazine ring of the structure of formula (I), whereat - Q1 means H, hydroxyl, a linear or branched C1-C30-alkyl or a cyclic substituent in form of a C5-C20-cycloalkyl, a C5-C20-aryl, a C1-C20-alkylsubstituted C5-C20-aryl, wherein in each case one or multiple carbon atoms can be substituted by one or multiple oxygen atoms, sulphur atoms, substituted nitrogen atoms and/or by one or multiple groups of the type -C(O)O-,-OC(O)-,-C(O)- and/or -OC(O)O-, and/or can be functionalized by one or multiple hydroxyl groups and/or mercapto groups, - R3, R4, R5 and R6 mean independently from each other H, linear or branched C1-C20-alkyl, C5-C20-cyclo alkyl, C5-C20-aryl, C1-C20-alkylsubstituted C5-C20-aryl, wherein in each case one or multiple carbon atoms can be substituted by one or multiple oxygen atoms, sulphur atoms and/or substituted nitrogen atoms and/or by one or multiple groups of the type -C(O)O-, -OC(O)-, -C(O)- and/or -OC(O)O-, and/or can be functionalized by one or multiple hydroxyl groups and/or mercapto groups; or an amide of a carboxylic acid or an imide of a cyclic dicarboxylic acid, and b) Reacting said aminotriazine of the general formulae (I) with at least one ammonium salt of the general formulae (II) ???????? [(R7R8H2N+]nXn- wherein R7 and R8 linear or branched C1-C20-alkyl, C5-C20-cycloalkyl, or C1-C20-alkylsubstituted C5-C20-aryl or cyclic amines, or wherein R7 and R8 together form an alkyl ring, wherein in each case one or multiple carbon atoms can be substituted by one or multiple oxygen atoms, sulphur atoms and/or substituted nitrogen atoms and/or by one or multiple groups of the type -C(O)O-, -OC(O)-, -C(O)- and/or -OC(O) O- and/or can be functionalized by one or multiple hydroxyl groups and/or mercapto groups, and wherein R7 and R8 can be the same or different; wherein Xn- is an anion of an organic or inorganic acid, and wherein n ≥1, in particular 1, 2 or 3, and c) wherein the reaction takes place in a salt melt of the at least one ammonium salt of the general formuale (II).