Melamina

C₃H₆N₆

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

CAS: 108-78-1

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 6 1,0080
Carbono C 3 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 6 14,0070

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×6
4,8%
C
Carbono ×3
28,6%
N
Nitrógeno ×6
66,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
126,12 g/mol
Densidad
1,5730 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
354,0 °C
Solubilidad
3.2 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
126,0654
XLogP
-1,4
TPSA
117,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
9
Complejidad
63,0

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Acetato de vinilo

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Frequently Asked Questions

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