Melamine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, hot alcohol, glycerol, glycol and pyridine. Insoluble in ether, benzene and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-78-1
• Molecular Formula: C3H6N6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00006055
• InChI Key: JDSHMPZPIAZGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: melamine, cyanurotriamide, cyanuramide, cyanurotriamine, isomelamine, theoharn, teoharn, triaminotriazine, cyanuric triamide, hicophor pr
• PubChem CID: 7955
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27915
• IUPAC Name: 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
• SMILES: NC1=NC(N)=NC(N)=N1

• Melting Point: ∼350°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.573
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 124341
• Merck Index: 14,5811
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water,hot alcohol,glycerol,glycol and pyridine. Insoluble in ether,benzene and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 126.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Melamine

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.

Precautionary Statement

• P101-If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
• P102-Keep out of reach of children.
• P103-Read label before use.
• P235-Keep cool.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

RUO – Research Use Only