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4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
4,4′-Diaminodiphenylmethane is used as an intermediate for the preparation of 4,4’-methylenediphenyldiisocyanate, 4,4′-methylenebis(cyclohexaneamine). It is also used in the preparation of polyurethane foams. Further, it is used as hardeners in epoxy resins and adhesives. In addition to this, it is used in the manufacturing of high-performance polymers.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene, ethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, oxidizing acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.
4,4′-Diaminodiphenylmethane is used as an intermediate for the preparation of 4,4’-methylenediphenyldiisocyanate, 4,4′-methylenebis(cyclohexaneamine). It is also used in the preparation of polyurethane foams. Further, it is used as hardeners in epoxy resins and adhesives. In addition to this, it is used in the manufacturing of high-performance polymers.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene, ethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, oxidizing acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 88°C to 92°C |
Boiling Point | 232°C (9 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 221°C (429°F) |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN2651 |
Beilstein | 474706 |
Merck Index | 14,2980 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,benzene,ethyl ether,carbon tetrachloride and methanol. Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 198.27 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H310-H317-H319-H340-H350-H370-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H350-H370-H341-H373-H302-H317 May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P281-P301+P310-P302+P350-P305+P351+P338-P307+P311-P310-P330-P333+P313-P361-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: 4,4'-DIAMINODIPHENYL METHANE |
EINECSNumber | 202-974-4 |
RTECSNumber | BY5425000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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