2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol
Aromatic organic chemical
2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol
Names
IUPAC name
2,4,6-Tris[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol
Identifiers
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard
100.001.831
EC Number
UNII
UN number
2735
InChI=1S/C15H27N3O/c1-16(2)9-12-7-13(10-17(3)4)15(19)14(8-12)11-18(5)6/h7-8,19H,9-11H2,1-6H3
Key: AHDSRXYHVZECER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CN(C)CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)CN(C)C)O)CN(C)C
Properties
C 15 H 27 N 3 O
Molar mass
265.401 g·mol−1
Density
0.974 at 15°C
Hazards
GHS labelling :
Danger
H302 , H315 , H319
P260 , P261 , P264 , P264+P265 , P270 , P272 , P273 , P280 , P301+P317 , P301+P330+P331 , P302+P352 , P302+P361+P354 , P304+P340 , P305+P351+P338 , P305+P354+P338 , P316 , P317 , P321 , P330 , P332+P317 , P333+P317 , P337+P317 , P362+P364 , P363 , P405 , P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Chemical compound
2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol is an aromatic organic chemical that has tertiary amine and phenolic hydroxyl functionality in the same molecule.[ 1] The formula is C15 H27 N3 O and the CAS Registry Number is 90-72-2. It is REACH registered and the European Community Number is 202-013-9.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Uses
A key use is as a catalyst for epoxy resin chemistry . It can be used as a homopolymerization catalyst for epoxy resins and also as an accelerator with epoxy resin curing agents. It is then further used in coatings ,[ 5] sealants , composites ,[ 6] adhesives [ 7] and elastomers . It has been stated that it is probably the most widely used room temperature accelerator for two-component epoxy resin systems.[ 8] [ 9] The kinetics of curing with and without this accelerator have been extensively studied.[ 10] [ 11] It is the usual benchmark or control used when other catalysts and accelerators are being developed and tested.[ 12]
In addition to its use in epoxy chemistry, it is also used in polyurethane chemistry for example by grafting the molecule into the polymer backbone.[ 13] It is also used as a trimerization catalyst with polymeric MDI .[ 14]
Polyether ether ketones may also be grafted with the molecule which then finds use in lithium batteries .[ 15]
The high functionality of the molecule means it can be used to complex some transition metals and this has also been studied.[ 16]
Often cited weaknesses are yellowing and odor.[ 17]
Manufacture
The material is a Mannich base and is manufactured by reacting phenol , formaldehyde and dimethylamine in a reactor under vacuum and removing the water produced.
Toxicity
It is classed as a high volume chemical and as such, its toxicity profile has been extensively studied.[ 18] [ 19] [ 20]
References
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^ Howarth G.A "Synthesis of a legislation compliant corrosion protection coating system based on urethane, oxazolidine and waterborne epoxy technology" pages 15 Master of Science Thesis April 1997 Imperial College London
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^ Seo, Jiae; Yui, Nobuhiko; Seo, Ji-Hun (January 2019). "Development of a supramolecular accelerator simultaneously to increase the cross-linking density and ductility of an epoxy resin" . Chemical Engineering Journal . 356 : 303– 311. Bibcode :2019ChEnJ.356..303S . doi :10.1016/j.cej.2018.09.020 . ISSN 1385-8947 .
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^ Yevtushenko, G.T.; Moshinskii, L.Ya.; Beletskaya, T.V. (January 1974). "Kinetics of hardening of ED-5 epoxy resins with anhydrides in the presence of 2.4,6-Tris-(Dimethylaminomethyl)phenol" . Polymer Science U.S.S.R . 16 (6): 1557– 1562. doi :10.1016/0032-3950(74)90421-3 . ISSN 0032-3950 .
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^ Chung, Yong-Chan; Kim, Ji Young; Park, Ji Eun; Chun, Byoung Chul (2021-04-01). "Hydrophilic Modification of a Polyurethane Surface Using Grafted 2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl) Phenol" . Fibers and Polymers . 22 (4): 904– 915. doi :10.1007/s12221-021-1406-y . ISSN 1875-0052 .
^ Imai, Yoshio; Hidai, Takao; Inukai, Takao; Nakanishi, Takehisa (January 1986). "Study on Isocyanurate-Modified MDI. 1 — Preparation" . Cellular Polymers . 5 (1): 13– 23. doi :10.1177/026248938600500102 . ISSN 0262-4893 .
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^ Kanekrva, Lasse; Estlander, Tuula; Jolanki, Riitta (December 1996). "OCCUPATIONAL ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS CAUSED BY 2,4,6-TRIS-(DIMETHYLAMINOMETHYL)PHENOL, AND REVIEW OF SENSITIZING EPOXY RESIN HARDENERS" . International Journal of Dermatology . 35 (12): 852– 856. doi :10.1111/j.1365-4362.1996.tb05050.x . ISSN 0011-9059 . PMID 8970840 .
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^ Geier, Johannes; Dickel, Heinrich; Schröder-Kraft, Claudia; Gina, Michal; Simon, Dagmar; Weisshaar, Elke; Lang, Claudia; Brans, Richard; Bauer, Andrea; Löffler, Harald; Schubert, Steffen; for the IVDK (April 2023). "2,4, 6-Tris (dimethylaminomethyl)phenol: The allergen which came in from the cold" . Contact Dermatitis . 88 (4): 316– 318. doi :10.1111/cod.14268 . ISSN 0105-1873 . PMID 36524787 .
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