Title: Propylenediamine
CAS Registry Number: 78-90-0
CAS Name: 1,2-Propanediamine
Molecular Formula: C3H10N2
Molecular Weight: 74.12
Percent Composition: C 48.61%, H 13.60%, N 37.79%
Line Formula: CH3CH(NH2)CH2NH2
Literature References: Prepd from propylene dibromide and alcoholic ammonia at 100°.
Properties: Extremely hygroscopic, strongly alkaline liq. Rapidly absorbs moisture to form a hemihydrate. d15 0.878 in anhydr form. bp 119-120°. Very sol in water. Keep tightly closed.
Boiling point: bp 119-120°
Density: d15 0.878 in anhydr form
Use: In conjunction with cupric sulfate it is a very sensitive reagent for mercury. |