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N2-(4,6-Diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
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| Other names
A1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine
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| C6H9N11 | |
| Molar mass | 235.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | white powder |
| insoluble | |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in acids |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Melam (N2-(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine) is a condensation product of melamine.
Melam was discovered by Liebig in 1834 from the residue of heating ammonium thiocyanate.
In the presence of 30% ammonia, melam undergoes hydrolysis to form ammeline and melamine. It also reacts with concentrated nitric acid, producing cyanuric acid.
Upon heating, melam first loses ammonia to form melem, and then melon.