Title: Propylenediamine

CAS Registry Number: 78-90-0

CAS Name: 1,2-Propanediamine

Molecular Formula: C3H10N2

Molecular Weight: 74.12

Percent Composition: C 48.61%, H 13.60%, N 37.79%

Line Formula: CH3CH(NH2)CH2NH2

Literature References: Prepd from propylene dibromide and alcoholic ammonia at 100°.

Properties: Extremely hygroscopic, strongly alkaline liq. Rapidly absorbs moisture to form a hemihydrate. d15 0.878 in anhydr form. bp 119-120°. Very sol in water. Keep tightly closed.

Boiling point: bp 119-120°

Density: d15 0.878 in anhydr form

Use: In conjunction with cupric sulfate it is a very sensitive reagent for mercury.