Melamine

C₃H₆N₆

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

CAS: 108-78-1

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Nitrogen N 6 14.0070

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×6
4.8%
C
Carbon ×3
28.6%
N
Nitrogen ×6
66.6%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
126.12 g/mol
घनत्व
1.5730 g/cm³
गलनांक
354.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).