Description

Pentaethylenehexamine CAS NO 4067-16-7 is a high-purity, branched polyamine compound characterized by its multiple reactive amine groups. This chemical structure makes it a versatile and highly effective intermediate for creating advanced polymers and functional materials. It is essential for manufacturers in sectors requiring high-performance chelating agents, crosslinkers, or epoxy curing agents. Key industries that rely on this product include polymer synthesis, water treatment, textile processing, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Epoxy Resin Curing Agent: Functions as a high-performance hardener for epoxy resins, providing excellent cross-linking density and thermal/chemical resistance in coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• Chelating Agent: Used in water treatment formulations and industrial cleaning products to sequester and deactivate metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and heavy metals.
• Polymer Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing polyamide resins, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers.
• Textile Auxiliary: Acts as a crosslinking agent for textile finishes and dye-fixing agents to improve color fastness and fabric durability.
• Oilfield Chemical: Employed in the formulation of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and demulsifiers for upstream and midstream oil and gas operations.
• Paper Chemical: Utilized as a wet-strength resin additive and retention aid in paper manufacturing processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst Support/ Ligand: Acts as a ligand for metal catalysts in various organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaethylenehexamine
CAS No.	4067-16-7
Molecular Formula	C10H28N6
Molecular Weight	232.37 g/mol
Synonyms	PEHA; N,N'-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)- deriv.; 3,6,9,12-Tetraazatetradecane-1,14-diamine; 1,11-Diamino-3,6,9-triazaundecane; Tetraethylenepentamine, aminoethylethanolamine adduct; Hyperbranched polyethylenimine (PEI) precursor; Linear polyethylenimine
EINECS	223-760-9

Quality Control

Our Pentaethylenehexamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profile analysis via gas chromatography (GC) or HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, color, water content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide, which can degrade product quality. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 100
Primary & Secondary Amines	≥ 90% of total amine content
Density at 20°C	~0.99 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.506

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.