Title: Benzoguanamine
CAS Registry Number: 91-76-9
CAS Name: 6-Phenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
Synonyms: 2,4-diamino-6-phenyl-
s-triazine; 4,6-diamino-2-phenyl-
s-triazine
Molecular Formula: C9H9N5
Molecular Weight: 187.20
Percent Composition: C 57.74%, H 4.85%, N 37.41%
Literature References: Prepd from benzonitrile and dicyandiamide in the presence of Na and liquid ammonia: Jones,
US 2735850 (1956 to British Oxygen Co.); from benzonitrile and dicyandiamide in the presence of KOH and methyl Cellosolve: Simons, Saxton,
Org. Synth. 33, 13 (1953).
Properties: Crystals. d425 1.40. mp 227-228°. uv max (ethanol): 249 nm (e 25,000). Sol in alcohol, ether, dil HCl; partially sol in dimethylformamide. Practically insol in acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate. Soly in water at 22° 0.06%; at 100° 0.6%.
Melting point: mp 227-228°
Absorption maximum: uv max (ethanol): 249 nm (e 25,000)
Density: d425 1.40
Use: In the manuf of thermosetting resins, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and dyestuffs.