Melamine

C₃H₆N₆

IUPAC: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine

CAS: 108-78-1

نظرة عامة

Melamine is used to produce melamine resin (used in laminates like Formica) and melamine foam (Magic Eraser). It gained infamy from the 2008 Chinese milk scandal.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 6 14,0070

التركيب العنصري

الاستخدامات

  • Melamine resin (laminates)
  • Melamine foam (Magic Eraser)
  • Flame retardant

حقائق مثيرة

  • The 2008 Chinese milk scandal involved melamine added to milk to fake higher protein content

السلامة

  • ⚠ Kidney damage if ingested
  • ⚠ 2008 milk adulteration scandal

Structure

SMILES

C1(=NC(=NC(=N1)N)N)N

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
126,12 g/mol
الكثافة
1,5730 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
354,0 °C
الذوبانية
3.2 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
126,0654
XLogP
-1,4
TPSA
117,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
63,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melamine?
Melamine (C₃H₆N₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine.
What is the molecular weight of Melamine?
Melamine has a molar mass of 126.12 g/mol.
What state is Melamine at room temperature?
Melamine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Melamine organic or inorganic?
Melamine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Melamine?
Melamine (C₃H₆N₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).