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diaminodiphenyl ether
Sign in to saveAlso known as 4,4'-Oxydianiline, 4,4'-Oxybisbenzenamine, 4-Aminophenyl ether
4,4′-Oxydianiline (ODA) is an organic compound with the formula O(C6H4NH2)2. It is an ether derivative of aniline. This colourless solid is a useful monomer and cross-linking agent for polymers, especially the polyimides, such as Kapton.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C12H12N2O
- Molecular weight
- 200.24 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 4-(4-aminophenoxy)aniline
- SMILES
- C1=CC(=CC=C1N)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)N
- InChIKey
- HLBLWEWZXPIGSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- XLogP
- 1.4
- Polar surface area
- 61.3 Ų
- H-bond donors
- 2
- H-bond acceptors
- 3
- Formal charge
- 0
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- Molecule type
- Small molecule
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- 200.095
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- chemical formula
- C₁₂H₁₂N₂O
- canonical SMILES
- C1=CC(=CC=C1N)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)N
- melting point
- 191.0
- subject has role
- carcinogen
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Encyclopedic overview
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4,4′-Oxydianiline (ODA) is an organic compound with the formula O(C6H4NH2)2. It is an ether derivative of aniline. This colourless solid is a useful monomer and cross-linking agent for polymers, especially the polyimides, such as Kapton.
== Uses == The primary use lies in the production of polyimide and poly(ester)imide resins. These resins are used for their temperature-resistant properties and are utilized in products including wire enamels, coatings, film, adhesives, insulating varnishes, coated fabrics, flame-retardant fibers, oil sealants and retainers, insulation for cables and printed circuits, and laminates and composite for aerospace vehicles. 4,4′-Oxydianiline is used in the production of a wide variety of polymer resins. none|550px
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