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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