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1,3-Diamino-2-propanol (DAP), also known as 2-hydroxy-1,3-diaminopropane, is a white to yellowish low melting solid. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Avoid prolonged storage periods. Store under inert gas, in a tightly sealed container and at ambient temperatures. 1,3-Diamino-2-propanol is incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents and should not be stored or handled in their vicinity.

white to yellowish low melting solid

1,3-Diamino-2-propanol is synthesized by reacting Epichlorohydrin with ammonia in alkaline environment by adding sodium hydroxide. Afterwards, the product undergoes a series of purification steps.

Dissolve it in an equal amount of water, shake it with charcoal and distil it at 68o/0.1mm. The distillate solidifies. It is too viscous to be distilled through a packed column. [Beilstein 4 IV 1694.]