Melamine

C₃H₆N₆

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

CAS: 108-78-1

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 6 14,0070

Komposisi Elemental

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
126,12 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,5730 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
354,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).