1,3-Bis(aminomethyl)benzene

• CAT Number: M051000
• CAS Number: 1477-55-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H12N2
• Molecular Weight: 136.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at +4℃
• IUPAC Name: [3-(aminomethyl)phenyl]methanamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c9-5-7-2-1-3-8(4-7)6-10/h1-4H,5-6,9-10H2
• InChIKey: FDLQZKYLHJJBHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC(=C1)CN)CN

1,3-Bis(aminomethyl)benzene (Cat No.: M051000), also known as m-xylylenediamine, is an aromatic diamine featuring two aminomethyl groups attached to the 1 and 3 positions of a benzene ring. It is widely used as a curing agent in epoxy resins and polyurethanes, contributing to enhanced mechanical strength and chemical resistance. Its bifunctional structure allows for cross-linking in polymer networks, making it valuable in coatings, adhesives, and composites. The compound also serves as a building block in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and performance materials.