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propylenimine
Sign in to saveAlso known as 2-methylaziridine, 2-methylethyleneimine, propylene imine, Propyleneimine
Propyleneimine (or propylene imine) is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH(NH)CH2. It is a secondary amine and the smallest chiral aziridine (ring containing C2N). It is a flammable colorless liquid. Its derivatives, copolymers and oligomers, are of commercial interest.
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Propyleneimine (or propylene imine) is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH(NH)CH2. It is a secondary amine and the smallest chiral aziridine (ring containing C2N). It is a flammable colorless liquid. Its derivatives, copolymers and oligomers, are of commercial interest.
==Uses== This chemical is used in the paper, textile, rubber and pharmaceutical industries. Propyleneimine is also used in making paint.
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