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CYANUROTRIAMIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6N6
formula, see observation
108-78-1
CAS number
DEF

A white crystalline compound that is slightly soluble in water, melts at 354 degrees C, ... is a cyclic trimer of cyanamide [and is] used in melamine resins and in tanning of leather.

OBS

1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name.

OBS

melamine: trivial name; part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Aero; Cymel; Hicophor PR; NCI-C50715; Teoharn; Theoharn; TR; Virset 656-4.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6N6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6N6
formula, see observation
108-78-1
CAS number
DEF

Trimère cyclique du cyanamide, résultant de sa polymérisation à 150 °C, de formule C3H6N6, que l'on utilise pour la fabrication de résines synthétiques par condensation avec le formaldéhyde.

OBS

1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique.

OBS

mélamine : nom trivial; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987); sert aussi à désigner les résines synthétiques obtenues par condensation de la mélamine avec le formaldéhyde.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6N6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H6N6
formula, see observation
108-78-1
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C3H6N6

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