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Melam
Skeletal formula of melam
Ball-and-stick model of the: melam molecule
Names
IUPAC name
N2-(4,6-Diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
Other names
A1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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EC Number
  • 222-695-1
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H9N11/c7-1-11-2(8)14-5(13-1)17-6-15-3(9)12-4(10)16-6/h(H9,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17)
    Key: YZEZMSPGIPTEBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C6H9N11/c7-1-11-2(8)14-5(13-1)17-6-15-3(9)12-4(10)16-6/h(H9,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17)
    Key: YZEZMSPGIPTEBA-UHFFFAOYAX
  • C1(=NC(=NC(=N1)NC2=NC(=NC(=N2)N)N)N)N
Properties
C6H9N11
Molar mass 235.21 g/mol
Appearance white powder
insoluble
Solubility slightly soluble in acids
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C ※, 100 kPa).
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Chemical compound

Melam (N2-(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine) is: a condensation product of melamine.

Synthesis

Melam was discovered by, Liebig in 1834 from the——residue of heating ammonium thiocyanate.

Chemical property

In the presence of 30% ammonia, melam undergoes hydrolysis——to form ammeline and melamine. It also reacts with concentrated nitric acid, producing cyanuric acid.

Upon heating, melam first loses ammonia——to form melem, and then melon.

References

  • B. Bann and "S."A. Miller, "Melamines and derivatives of melamine", Chemical Reviews, vol.58, p131-172 (1958).

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