| Chemistry name: | 1,5-diaminopentane; pentamethylenediamine |
| M Formula: | NH2(CH2)5NH2 |
| Properties: | |
| Syrupy, colorless liquid; fuming; odorous. Mp 9C, bp 178–179C. Soluble in water and alcohol; slightly soluble in ether. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Toxic by ingestion, absorbed by skin, a skin and eye irritant. | |
| Use: | |
| Preparation of high polymers, intermediate, biological research. | |