Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate

Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) is an organic compound in the class known as isocyanates.[1][2][3] It is a relatively new isocyanate introduced in the 1980s by American Cyanamid. TMXDI is often classified as an aliphatic isocyanate despite the presence of the central aromatic ring. Aliphatic isocyanates generally exhibit enhanced UV stability vs their aromatic counterparts.

Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate
Names
IUPAC name
1,3-bis(2-isocyanatopropan-2-yl)benzene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.018.614
EC Number
  • 220-474-4
UNII
Properties
C14H16N2O2
Molar mass 244.294 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 1.06
Melting point −10 °C (14 °F; 263 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word Danger
GHS hazard statements
 H315, H317, H319, H330, H334, H335, H372, H400, H410
P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P285, P302+352, P304+340, P304+341, P305+351+338, P310, P312, P314, P320, P321, P332+313, P333+313, P337+313, P342+311, P362, P363
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

There have also been patents published showing the uses of TMXDI and also a number of papers. Many isocyanates are produced by the phosgenation process whereas TMXDI is not.

Uses

A key use for TMXDI is in manufacturing polyurethane prepolymers. It is also used to manufacture Polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)..[4][5][6][7][8] These materials are then further used to manufacture coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.

TMXDI has been considered as a replacement for Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). IPDI has a molecular weight of 222.3 and thus a NCO equivalent weight of 111.15. TMXDI has a molecular weight of 244.3 and thus an equivalent weight of 122.15. Thus per mole, approximately 10% more is required than the equivalent prepolymer based on IPDI. This difference increases cost. There are advantages though with TMXDI especially when making Polyurethanes Dispersions(PUDs). The NCO groups on the molecule are sterically hindered and also tertiary which makes them slower reacting. This is good when dispersing a prepolymer in water to make a PUD. It reduces side reactions and allows more time to allow the dispersion stage before the mix is chain extended. This is done usually with a diamine.[9]. It has even found use in a rocket propellant binder by the US military[10]

Safety

Extensive data has become available.[11]

See also

References
  1. "m-Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate". iaspub.epa.gov. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Archived from the original on 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
  2. "1,3-Bis(1-isocyanato-1-methylethyl)benzene". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Archived from the original on 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  3. "Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Archived from the original on 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
  4. "Oxazolidines and tetramethylxylenediisocyanate based polyurethanes in legislation-compliant anticorrosion coatings – PDF Free Download". slideheaven.com. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  5. US 7342068B2, Eric Howard Klingenberg & Shafiq Nisarali Fazel, "Aqueous polyurethane dispersion and method for making and using same", issued 2003-11-18, assigned to Versum Materials US LLC
  6. KG, Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. "Aqueous PUDs". European Coatings. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  7. Howarth, G A; Manock, H L (July 1997). "Water-borne polyurethane dispersions and their use in functional coatings". Surface Coatings International. 80 (7): 324–328. doi:10.1007/bf02692680. ISSN 1356-0751.
  8. "Water Based Polyurethanes Dispersions(PUDs)-An Overview". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  9. "TMXDI Technical Bulletin" (PDF).
  10. US 4913753, Marjorie E. Ducote, "TMXDI, curing agent for hydroxy terminated propellant binders", issued Apr. 3, 1990, assigned to The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, D.C.
  11. Pubchem. "1,3-Bis(1-isocyanato-1-methylethyl)benzene". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
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