1,4-Bis(aminomethyl)benzene

1,4-Bis(aminomethyl)benzene, commonly known as p-xylylenediamine, plays an irreplaceable role in the synthesis of polyamides and epoxy resins, especially in biomedical applications. The molecule's bonding interactions with DNA structures have shown beneficial effects in cancer therapy as well as in drug compounds designed to rapidly interfere with cell growth.

1,4-BIS(AMINOMETHYL)-BENZENE; 1,4-BIS(AMINOMETHYL)XYLENE; ALPHA,ALPHA'-DIAMINO-P-XYLENE; P-XYLYLENEDIAMINE; P-XYLYLENE-ALPHA,ALPHA'-DIAMINE; P-XYLENE DIAMINE

[4-(aminomethyl)phenyl]methanamine

C1=CC(=CC=C1CN)CN

InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c9-5-7-1-2-8(6-10)4-3-7/h1-4H,5-6,9-10H2

ISKQADXMHQSTHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

230°C (10 mmHg)

60-63°C

134°C

95%

1.052g/cm3

White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Store below +30°C.

1.6210 (estimate)

9 mmHg

H314:
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

P260:
Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P280:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331:
IF SWALLOWED:
Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (or hair):
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. [As modified by IV ATP].
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304+P340+P310:
IF INHALED:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305+P351+P338+P310:
IF IN EYES:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.