Cyanuric acid acts as a chlorine stabilizer in swimming pools. It is used as a precursor to N-chlorinated cyanurates, which are used to disinfect water and crosslinking agents for polyurethane resins. It serves as a process regulator. Further, it is used in the diagnostic determination of melamine and related compounds in kidney tissue.
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SolubilitySoluble in sulfuric acid, dimethylformamide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and diemthyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in acetone, benzene, diethyl ether, ethanol and hexane. Insoluble in cold methanol, benzene and chloroform.
NotesStore in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.