Acetone imine
Acetone imine, or 2-propanimine is an organic compound and an imine with the chemical formula (CH3)2CNH. It is a volatile and flammable liquid at room temperature. It is the simplest ketimine. This compound is mainly of academic interest.
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Preferred IUPAC name
2-Propanimine | |||
Systematic IUPAC name
Propan-2-imine[1] | |||
Other names
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MeSH | Imine Acetone Imine | ||
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Properties | |||
C3H7N | |||
Molar mass | 57.096 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | colorless liquid | ||
Density | 0.8 g cm−3 (25 °C) | ||
Boiling point | 57–59 °C (135–138 °F; 330–332 K) | ||
log P | -0.56 | ||
Refractive index (nD) |
1.394 | ||
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GHS Signal word | Danger | ||
GHS hazard statements |
H225, H319, H336 | ||
P210, P261, P305+351+338 | |||
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Flash point | 14.7 °C (58.5 °F; 287.8 K) | ||
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Related compounds |
Acetone oxime | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |||
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Synthesis and reactions
Acetone imine is prepared by dehydrocyanation of the cyanoamine of acetone, which is prepared from acetone cyanohydrin. Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (CyN=C=NCy) serves as the scavenger for hydrogen cyanide:[2]
- (CH3)2C(NH2)CN + CyN=C=NCy → (CH3)2CNH + CyN(H)-C(CN)=NCy
The compound hydrolyzes readily:
- (CH3)2CNH + H2O → (CH3)2CO + NH3
This reactivity is characteristic of imines derived from ammonia. Methylene imine (CH2=NH) is also highly reactive, condensing to hexamethylenetetramine. Upon standing, the imine undergoes further condensation to give the tetrahydropyrimidine called acetonin, with loss of ammonia.[3]
The imine of hexafluoroacetone, ((CF3)2C=NH) is by contrast robust.[4]
References
- "Synonyms". Pubchem.
- K. Findeisen; H. Heitzer; K. Dehnicke (1981). "Neue Methode zur Herstellung von Aldiminen und Ketiminen". Synthesis: 702–704. doi:10.1055/s-1981-29566.
- Matter, E. (1947). "Über ein neues Reaktionsprodukt aus Aceton und Ammoniak (Acetonin) (A new reaction product from acetone and ammonia (acetonine)) I". Helvetica Chimica Acta. 30: 1114–23. doi:10.1002/hlca.19470300503.
- W. J. Middleton, H. D. Carlson (1970). "Hexafluoroacetone imine". Org. Syntheses. 50: 81–3. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.050.0081..