Hexamethylene diisocyanate

Hexamethylene diisocyanate

CAS Number
822-06-0
Molecular Formula
C8H12N2O2

About Hexamethylene diisocyanate

Hexamethylene diisocyanate (CAS 822-06-0) is increasingly specified by North American coating manufacturers as a high purity fine chemicals crosslinking monomer, valued for conferring superior UV stability, non-yellowing weatherability, and chemical resistance in premium automotive clearcoats and industrial protective ...

Synonyms

  • 1,6-diisocyanatohexane
  • 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate
  • 1,6-hexane diisocyanate
  • HDI cpd
  • hexamethylene diisocyanate
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Hexamethylene diisocyanate Specifications

CAS Number
822-06-0
Molecular Formula
C8H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
168.19 g/mol
IUPAC Name
1,6-diisocyanatohexane
Canonical SMILES
C(CCCN=C=O)CCN=C=O
InChI Key
RRAMGCGOFNQTLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H12N2O2/c11-7-9-5-3-1-2-4-6-10-8-12/h1-6H2
HSN No
29291090
melting_point
-67 °F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
491 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
solubility
Reacts with water (NTP, 1992)
density
1.0528 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
logP
1.08
Molecular Weight
168.19 g/mol

Polyurethane Coatings and Paints

A key monomer and curing agent used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial coatings to provide UV and abrasion resistance

Adhesives and Elastomers

An essential chemical component used in formulating high-performance thermoplastic polyurethanes, adhesives, and sealants

Chemical Synthesis

An intermediate used in the production of aliphatic polyisocyanates, prepolymers, and cast nylon

Niche Medical Applications

An ingredient utilized in specialized products such as dental materials, contact lenses, and medical adsorbents

  1. 1,6-diisocyanatohexane
  2. 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate
  3. 1,6-hexane diisocyanate
  4. HDI cpd
  5. hexamethylene diisocyanate

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25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

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3 – 5 weeks estimated

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