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N-cyanoethylated ortho and meta toluenediamine compounds

US6593487B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2001
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C255/24
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides N-cyanoethylated toluenediamines (CNTDAs), processes for synthesizing them, and compositions containing them. In preferred embodiments, the CNTDAs are represented by the following formula: where the nitrogen atoms are ortho or meta to each other on the aromatic ring. The CNTDAs are particularly suitable for use as latent curing agents for epoxy resins.

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