Maria F.

Tovar
Lab Partner - Cecelya Fung
04.16.2024, CHEM 3106-302
TA - Mehrnaz Abbasichaleshtori

Experiment 12: Synthesis of Nylon-6,6

Purpose:
This experiment aims to synthesize a polyamide polymer by combining acid chloride and
diamine monomers to produce Nylon-6,6.
Reaction and Physical Properties Table:

Figure 1. Original synthesis of Nylon-6,6

Table 1: Physical Properties Table

Compound MW Amount mmol mp (°C) bp (°C) Density
(g/mol) (g/mL)

Adipopyl 183.03 8 mL - - 105-107 -

Chloride

Cyclohexane 84.15 - - 6.5 81 -

5% 116.21 8 mL - 42 - -
hexane-1,6-dia
mine

25% sodium - 8 drops - 8 120 -

hydroxide
Safety:
The data presented for this section was obtained from the safety and documentation
information at www.sigmaladrich.com. As well as the SDS from ThermoFisher Scientific.
Adipopyl Chloride
Hazard Statements:
● Combustible liquid.
● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
● May cause respiratory irritation.
● Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
 Safety Statements:
● Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
● Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
● Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep
cool
Cyclohexane
Hazard Statements:
● Highly flammable liquid and vapor
● May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
● Causes skin irritation
Safety Statements:
● Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
● Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
● Keep container tightly closed
● Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
● Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static
discharge Keep cool
5% hexane-1,6-diamine
Hazard Statements:
● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
● May cause respiratory irritation
● Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Safety Statements:
● Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
● Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
25% Sodium hydroxide
Hazard Statements:
● May be corrosive to metals
● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
● May cause respiratory irritation
Safety Statements:
● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
● Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
● Keep only in original container
Procedure:
1. Add 8 mL of the hexane-1-6-diamine solution to a 50 mL beaker.
2. Add 8 drops of 25% sodium hydroxide solution to the 50 mL beaker.
3. Add 8 mL of the solution of adipopyl chloride dissolved in cyclohexane to the beaker
via pipet. To ensure the best results of making two layers with minimum mixing, hold
the tip of the pipet against the side of the beaker.
4. Use a bent paper clip with a hook on the end to carefully pull the film formed between
the layers.
5. Continue to pull the film while more nylon forms. To ensure the best results, avoid
letting the film drag against the sides of the beaker.
6. Continue to pull until no more nylon forms and observe for the possible decrease of
the organic layer.
7. To keep the nylon produced in the reaction, thoroughly wash it in a beaker of water
before handling it and allow it to dry in the hood. Otherwise, there will be a beaker to
put the nylon in.
Data/Observations: