2,6-TDI
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MedKoo CAT#: 111512

CAS#: 91-08-7 (2,6 isomer)

Description: 2,6-TDI reacts with hydroxyl groups to form carbamate links in the production of rigid polyurethane foams. Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate is 4 times less reactive as toluene 2,4-diisocyanate.


Chemical Structure

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2,6-TDI
CAS# 91-08-7 (2,6 isomer)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 111512
Name: 2,6-TDI
CAS#: 91-08-7 (2,6 isomer)
Chemical Formula: C9H6N2O2
Exact Mass: 174.04
Molecular Weight: 174.160
Elemental Analysis: C, 62.07; H, 3.47; N, 16.09; O, 18.37

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Related CAS #: 584-84-9 (2,4 isomer)   91-08-7 (2,6 isomer)    

Synonym: Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate; 2,6-Diisocyanatotoluene; 2,6-TDI; HSDB 5272; Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate; 2,6-Toluene diisocyanate; Toluene 2,6 diisocyanate;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 1,3-diisocyanato-2-methylbenzene

InChi Key: RUELTTOHQODFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C9H6N2O2/c1-7-8(10-5-12)3-2-4-9(7)11-6-13/h2-4H,1H3

SMILES Code: CC1=C(N=C=O)C=CC=C1N=C=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: To be determined

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: To be determined

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 174.16 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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