C6H10N2

C6H10N2 is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, indicating a molecule composed of six carbon atoms, ten hydrogen atoms, and two nitrogen atoms. One prominent isomer with this formula is 1,6-hexanediamine, also known as hexamethylenediamine. 1,6-hexanediamine is a diamine, meaning it has two amine (-NH2) functional groups. It is a white crystalline solid and a key precursor in the production of nylon 6,6, a widely used synthetic polymer. Its synthesis typically involves the hydrogenation of adiponitrile.

Another compound with the formula C6H10N2 is 2,4-hexanedione dioxime, also referred to as dimethylglyoxime. This compound is a chelating agent, forming characteristic colored complexes with certain metal ions, particularly nickel. Its ability to precipitate nickel makes it useful in analytical chemistry for the quantitative determination of this metal. Dimethylglyoxime is a white crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents. The specific arrangement of atoms within the molecule (isomerism) dictates the distinct chemical and physical properties of compounds sharing the same molecular formula.