title: M-Xylylenediamine
text: # M-Xylylenediamine
  
  m-Xylylenediamine is an organic compound with the formula $C_6H_4(CH_2NH_2)_2.$ A colorless oily liquid, it is produced by hydrogenation of isophthalonitrile.
  
  ## Uses and reactions
  
  m-Xylylenediamine (MXDA) is used in a variety of industrial applications including amine based curing agents for epoxy resins which may then be formulated into coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
  
  m-Xylylenediamine undergoes to Sommelet reaction to give isophthalaldehyde.
  
  ## Hazards
  
  Exposure to m-xylylenediamine may occur by inhalation, skin contact, eye exposure, or ingestion. It can cause chemical burns, tissue damage, delayed pulmonary edema, shock, and skin sensitization. Symptoms of inhalation include a burning sensation in the respiratory tract, cough, sore throat, labored breathing, and dyspnea (shortness of breath). It is also flammable and produces toxic fumes when burned. m-Xylylenediamine reacts with acids, acid chlorides, and acid anhydrides.
  
  