2-Methylpentamethylenediamine

2-Methylpentamethylenediamine
2-Methylpentamethylenediamine line structure
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methylpentane-1,5-diamine
Other names
1,5-Diamino-2-methylpentane, 2-Methylpentanediamine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.035.945
EC Number
  • 239-556-6
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H16N2/c1-6(5-8)3-2-4-7/h6H,2-5,7-8H2,1H3
    Key: JZUHIOJYCPIVLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(CCCN)CN
Properties
C6H16N2
Molar mass 116.208 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Boiling point 192 °C (378 °F; 465 K)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Irritant, Corrosive, Acute Toxic
GHS labelling:
Danger
H302, H312, H314, H331, H332, H335
P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P311, P312, P321, P322, P330, P363, P403+P233, P405, P501
Preview warning: Omit Rules: keep P260, omit P261
Flash point 83
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

2-Methylpentamethylenediamine is an organic compound part of the amine family with the formula H2NCH2CH2CH2CH(CH3)CCH2NCH2. A colorless liquid, this diamine is obtained by the hydrogenation of 2-methylglutaronitrile. It is better known by the trade name "Dytek A".