Gerotine
Synonyms
Spermine;
1,4-Butanediamine, N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)-;
4,9-Diazadodecamethylenediamine;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 71-44-3
EINECS: 200-754-2
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C10H26N4
Molecular Weight: 202.34
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
56mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LDLo |
8mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
33mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intravenous LD50 |
65mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, dispersing, emulsifying, anticorrosive, lubricating, antirust, solubilizing, cleansing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as corrosion inhibitor, lubricant.
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 71-44-3, Spermine
Update: 20130924(1); 20200801(2);