Piperazine, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Piperazine acts as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, polymers, dyes, corrosion inhibitors, rubber accelerators and surfactants. It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, polyamide resins, urethane and brake fluid. It is also used for carbondioxide and hydrogen sulfide gas scrubbing mediums. Furthermore, it serves as an epoxy curing agent.

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
Piperazine acts as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, polymers, dyes, corrosion inhibitors, rubber accelerators and surfactants. It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, polyamide resins, urethane and brake fluid. It is also used for carbondioxide and hydrogen sulfide gas scrubbing mediums. Furthermore, it serves as an epoxy curing agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water, chloroform, glycerol, glycols and alcohol. Slightly soluble in benzene and heptane. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-85-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H10N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00005953
• InChI Key: GLUUGHFHXGJENI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diethylenediamine, piperazin, 1,4-diazacyclohexane, hexahydropyrazine, piperazidine, antiren, 1,4-piperazine, diethyleneimine, eraverm, pipersol
• PubChem CID: 4837
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28568
• IUPAC Name: piperazine
• SMILES: C1CNCCN1

• Melting Point: 108°C to 113°C
• Density: 1.11
• Boiling Point: 146°C to 148°C
• Flash Point: 88°C (190°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2579
• Beilstein: 102555
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7464
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,chloroform,glycerol,glycols and alcohol. Slightly soluble in benzene and heptane. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 86.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Piperazine, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Piperazine, anhydrous

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable solid Category 1
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H228-Flammable solid.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H361fd-Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Piperazine

RUO – Research Use Only