Trichloromelamine

Description

Trichloromelamine · CAS 7673-09-8 · C3H3Cl3N6. UNII 1RMQ04HD24. Vapor Pressure: 0.000071 [mmHg]; Autoignition Temperature: 320 °F (NTP, 1992).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	7673-09-8
PubChem CID	24322
Molecular formula	C3H3Cl3N6
IUPAC name	2-N,4-N,6-N-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
UNII (FDA)	1RMQ04HD24

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	229.45
XLogP3	1.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	6
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	227.948477
Monoisotopic Mass	227.948477
Topological Polar Surface Area	74.8
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Vapor Pressure	0.000071 [mmHg]
Autoignition Temperature	320 °F (NTP, 1992)

Physical description & handling notes

• 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]
• Decomposes (NTP, 1992)
• greater than 572 °F (NTP, 1992)
• less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H272 (100%), H302 (100%), H315 (100%), H319 (100%), H335 (97.6%)

Documented 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]
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Trichloromelamine in the following categories is provided:
• 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

Synonyms

TRICHLOROMELAMINE; 7673-09-8; Decco salt NO 5; 2,4,6-Tris(chloroamine)triazine; 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-; Melamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-; 1RMQ04HD24; NSC-96963; N,N',N''-Trichloro-2,4,6-triamine-1,3,5-triazine; 1,3,5-Triazine, N,N',N''-trichloro-2,4,6-triamino-; DTXSID5026201; RefChem:1100338; DTXCID406201; 231-648-4; N2,N4,N6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; 12379-38-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Trichloromelamine?

CAS 7673-09-8; molecular formula C3H3Cl3N6; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Trichloromelamine known by?

TRICHLOROMELAMINE, 7673-09-8, Decco salt NO 5, 2,4,6-Tris(chloroamine)triazine, 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-, Melamine, N2,N4,N6-trichloro-.

What is the regulatory status of Trichloromelamine?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Trichloromelamine classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H272, H302, H315, H319, H335.

What are the key physical properties of Trichloromelamine?

Vapor Pressure: 0.000071 [mmHg]; Autoignition Temperature: 320 °F (NTP, 1992).

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