Melamine forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde. It remains largely non-metabolized in male Wistar rats with 90% of the administered dose excreted in the urine (1,2) and thus acts as a non-protein nitrogen food additive found in milk (3). Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.
SKU | RCLST007802 |
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CAS number | 108-78-1 |
Molecular Formula | C3H6N6 |
Catalog Number | RCLST007802 |
Chemical Name | Melamine |
Synonyms | 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine; 2,4,6-Triamino-s-triazine; Cyanurotriamide; NSC 2130; |
Boiling Pt | No Data Available |
Molecular Weight | 126.12 |
Melting Pt | >300˚C (sublimes) |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | White Solid |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly, Heated) |
HS Commidity Code | 2933.61.0000 |