Basic information
- CAS
12379-38-3- Standard SMILES
ClNc1nc(NCl)nc(NCl)n1- InChIKey
KEPNSIARSTUPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C3H3Cl3N6
- Average molar mass
- 229.45 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 227.948477
Overview
Trichloromelamine appears as white or off-white to yellow fine powder with a chlorine odor. pH of saturated aqueous solution: 4. (NTP, 1992)
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Trichloromelamine
- IUPAC
- 2-N,4-N,6-N-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
- English name
- Trichloromelamine
- Molecular formula
- C3H3Cl3N6
- Molecular weight
- 229.46
Names & synonyms
TRICHLOROMELAMINE7673-09-8Decco salt NO 52,4,6-Tris(chloroamine)triazine1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-Melamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-1RMQ04HD24NSC-96963N,N',N''-Trichloro-2,4,6-triamine-1,3,5-triazine1,3,5-Triazine, N,N',N''-trichloro-2,4,6-triamino-DTXSID5026201RefChem:1100338
Show more names
deccosaltno5chloromelamineTRICHLORO-2,4,6-TRTIMTEC-BB SBB003288NNNTRICHLOROMELAMINETrichloromelamine,98%Trichloromelamine >Trichloromelamine 229.46
DTXCID406201231-648-4N2,N4,N6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine12379-38-31,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N,N',N''-trichloro-MFCD00006047NSC 969632-N,4-N,6-N-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
Database identifiers
- CAS
12379-38-3、7673-09-8- PubChem CID
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 1.3
- Topological polar surface area
- 74.8 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 3
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 6
- Rotatable bonds
- 3
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 99.4
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Chemical ClassesOther Uses -> Biocides/Disinfectants
SpringerMaterials PropertiesNuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling PointDecomposes (NTP, 1992)
Melting Pointgreater than 572 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure0.000071 [mmHg]
Food Contact Substances
FCS -> FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI)
FCS -> FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR
Physical Description
Trichloromelamine appears as white or off-white to yellow fine powder with a chlorine odor. pH of saturated aqueous solution: 4. (NTP, 1992)
White or off-white to yellow solid with an odor of chlorine; [CAMEO] Cream colored solid; [Reference #1]
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification
Danger
H272 (100%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
P210, P220, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 41 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N,N',N''-trichloro-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
DOT LabelOxidizer Poison
Fire HazardsFlash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health HazardsSYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include irritation of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. It may also cause lung damage.
Hazards Summary
A strong oxidizing agent; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Breaks down quickly forming hypochlorous acid and melamine; LOAEL = 150 mg/kg/day in a 90-day gavage study of rats; Corrosive to eyes in animal testing; Chronic toxicity studies are not required for trichloromelamine based on its rapid degradation. [Reference #1] See Melamine.
Reactive GroupAmines, Phosphines, and Pyridines
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Uses
Used as general purpose algicide, disinfectant, biocide, and sanitizer for food-contact and non-food contact (hospital, commercial, and industrial) applications targeting bacteria and algae; [Reference #1] Used in chlorine bleach and as bactericide and fungicide; [NTP]
Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
Household ProductsInformation on 1 consumer products that contain Trichloromelamine in the following categories is provided:
General Manufacturing Information
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-: ACTIVE
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N2,N2,N4(or N2,N4,N6)-trichloro-: INACTIVE
Applications
UsesChlorine bleach and bactericide.
General DescriptionWhite or off-white to yellow fine powder with a chlorine odor. pH of saturated aqueous solution: 4.
Related reactions
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Compound notes
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