Product Name
4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline)
Category
Monomers; Polymers
Description
4,4'-methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) appears as tan-colored pellets or an off-white solid. Slight odor. (NTP, 1992);DryPowder; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals;COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR LIGHT BROWN PELLETS.;Tan-colored pellets or flakes with a faint, amine-like odor.;Tan-colored pellets or flakes with a faint, amine-like odor.
IUPAC Name
4-[(4-amino-3-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2-chloroaniline
Molecular Weight
267.15g/mol
Molecular Formula
C13H12Cl2N2;C13H12Cl2N2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)N)Cl)Cl)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H12Cl2N2/c14-10-6-8(1-3-12(10)16)5-9-2-4-13(17)11(15)7-9/h1-4,6-7H,5,16-17H2
InChI Key
IBOFVQJTBBUKMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
210 to 225 °F (NTP, 1992);110.0 °C;110 °C;110 °C;210-225°F;230°F
Density
1.44 (NTP, 1992);1.44;1.44 g/cm³;1.44;1.44
Solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 77° F (NTP, 1992);5.20e-05 M;Soluble in hot methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons;Sol in dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl formamide;Solubl in dilulte acids, ether, alcohol;Soluble in carbon tetrachloride;Slightly soluble in water; sol in oxygenated solvents;Solubility in water: none;Slight
Application
4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) is an off-white powder primarily employed to enhance the physical and mechanical properties of polyurethane products. This versatile chemical compound is integral in various industries, such as machinery, automotive, and aircraft manufacturing, as well as in creating durable sports and industrial facilities, including plastic tracks and floors. It serves as a curing agent for waterproof coatings like epoxy resin, imparting superior properties to polyester and polyether elastomers. Additionally, it finds wide application in the manufacture of diverse products such as gears, gaskets, sport boots, roller skate wheels, shoe soles, and components for cameras, computers, and copy machines. Its role is crucial in setting glues, plastics, and adhesives, which underscores its broad utility across numerous sectors, including military and home appliance production.
Color/Form
Tan colored pellets;Light-brown flakes;Flakes from alcohol;Tan solid
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Exact Mass
266.037754g/mol
Log P
3.91 (LogP);log Kow = 3.91;3.94
MeSH Entry Terms
3,3'-Dichloro-4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane;4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline);MBOCA;Methylene Bis(chloroaniline);Methylenebis(chloroaniline)
Monoisotopic Mass
266.037754g/mol
Odor
Faint, amine-like odor
Other Experimental
VP: 1.3X10-3 torr at 60 °C;Has general characteristics of primary aromatic amines.;When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /chlorine and oxides of nitrogen/.;Henry's Law constant = 1.1X10-11 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C (est);Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 7.75X10-11 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C (est)
Vapor Pressure
5e-05 mm Hg at 248 °F ; 0.0013 mm Hg at 140° F (NTP, 1992);3.9X10-6 mm Hg at 25 °C (est);negligible;0.00001 mmHg at 77°F;(77°F): 0.00001 mmHg