1,4-dimethylpiperazine
Description
1,4-Dimethylpiperazine (CAS 106-58-1), commercially known as Texacat DMP, is a tertiary diamine used as a catalyst and curing agent across polymer and specialty chemical manufacturing. The abbreviation DMP is commonly used in procurement and formulation contexts.
It accelerates reaction systems and acts as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial intermediates. In polyurethane production, DMP functions as a tertiary amine catalyst that promotes gel and blow reactions.
This chemical influences foam structure and cure speed during the manufacturing process. Coatings and adhesive formulators use it to accelerate epoxy curing, controlling open time and final film hardness in various industrial applications.
In elastomer and sealant systems, it supports cross-linking reactions that determine flexibility and durability of the finished product. Pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on it as a synthetic intermediate for piperazine-based APIs.
Its dimethyl substitution pattern is a specific structural requirement for many complex molecules. 1,4-Dimethylpiperazine is supplied as a liquid, typically in drums or bulk containers for large-scale industrial use.
Technical grade is the standard commercial offering, with purity levels typically at 99% or higher for catalyst and synthesis applications. This ensures consistent performance in sensitive chemical reactions and polymer formulations.
Pharmaceutical-grade material meeting tighter impurity profiles is available for API manufacturing, with documentation aligned to ICH guidelines. We ensure all batches meet rigorous internal quality standards for reliability and safety.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 133 °C |
| Density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 65 °F |
| Appearance | clear colorless to yellow liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | miscible |
| Vapor Pressure | 20 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.4463(lit.) |
| pH | 11.4 (H2O) |
| Log P | -0.26 at 20℃ |
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Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29335995 |
| UN Number | 2924 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Documentation
Other Names
N,N'-dimethylpiperazine|PIPERAZINE, 1,4-DIMETHYL-|Texacat DMP|TF146U602L|DMP
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