Compound record

Melamine

Also known as AX2

108-78-1 · candidate list substance

AX2 SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring MELAMINE1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamineCyanuramide

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 108-78-1

Formula C3H6N6

Molecular weight 126.12 g/mol

InChIKey JDSHMPZPIAZGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Current EU status

Regulatory snapshot for Melamine

Melamine is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) - human health) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

Searchers usually land here for the chemical name, CAS number, abbreviation AX2, and the question of whether the substance is tied to SVHC, REACH, POPs, or SCIP-style compliance work.

Candidate List substancecurrent statuslatest imported framework state

17 Jan 2023latest anchor datelisted, effective, or checked date

Identity

CAS, formula, aliases, and use context

CAS: 108-78-1
EC: 203-615-4
Formula: C3H6N6
Molecular weight: 126.12 g/mol
Primary class: candidate list substance
Synonym count: 143

Search-friendly summary

Melamine (AX2) , CAS 108-78-1, is tracked here as a monitored substance in the candidate list substance class.

Common names and aliases

MELAMINE1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamineCyanuramideCyanurotriamideCyanurotriamineIsomelamine

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Status

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Alternatives

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