LOW-COST INTERMEDIATES IN TANK-CAR QUANTITIES This versatile trio represents the most economical source of the amine group because of their low equivalent weights and moderate prices. Marketed by CSC in both anhydrous and aqueous forms, they are available for shipment in large-volume quantities (tank cars) as well as in drums and smaller containers. Write for latest Technical Data Sheet. Industrial Chemicals Sales Dept., Commercial Solvents Cor poration, 260 Madison Avenue, New York 16, Ν. Υ.
MONOMETHYLAMINE CH3NH2 Uses Manufacture of amide and sulfonated amide-type detergents and surfactants. Synthesis of caffeine, aminophylline and desoxyephedrine. Manufacture of photographic chemicals, the explosive tetryl, amide-type piasticizers, ion-exchange resins, corrosion inhibitors and paint removers.
Properties Molecular Weight Boiling Point at 760mm, °C Flash Point, Tag Open Cup, °F Density at 20 °C Weight per U.S. Gallon at 68°F, lbs.
31.06 - 6J9 34 (30% sol) 0.912 (30% sol) 7.6 (30% sol)
DIMETHYLAMINE (CH3)2NH Uses Raw material in manufacture of thiuram sulfide-type vulcanization accelerators and of dimethyldithiocarbamic acid safts used as fungicides. Neutralizing and solubiuzing a/ j'nt in preparation of concentrated solutions of 2,4-D salts. Manufacture of anti-malarials
Properties Molecular Weight Boiling Point at 760mm, °C Flash Point, Tag Open Cup, °F Density at 20 °C Weight per U.S. Gallon at 68°F, lbs.
45.08 6.88 54 (25% sol) 0.921 (25% sol) 7.7 (25% sol)
TRIMETHYLAMINE (CH3)3 Ν Uses Preparation of long-chain quaternary ammonium compounds used as softeners, lubricants and waterproofing agents for textiles. Used with benzoyl peroxide to "set" methacrylate resins. Synthesis of cationic surface-active agents.
Properties Molecular Weight Boiling Point at 760mm, °C Flash Point, Tag Open Cup, °F Density at 20 °C Weight per U.S. Gallon at 68°F, lbs.
59.11 2.87 38 (25% sol) 0.913 (25% sol) 7.6 (25% sol)
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