Description

n-Benzyl-N N'-Dimethylethylenediamine is a versatile, high-purity diamine derivative with significant utility as a key intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering both a reactive primary amine and a tertiary amine center, which is crucial for catalysis and the formation of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable building blocks for drug discovery, catalyst development, and resin formulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzyl-protected diamine scaffold.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for formulating high-performance corrosion inhibitors used in industrial cooling systems and oilfield applications.
• Epoxy Curing Agent / Hardener: Functions as a curing agent for epoxy resins, contributing to improved mechanical properties and chemical resistance in coatings and composites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate diamine structures.
• Complexing Agent: Acts as a complexing agent for metal ions in analytical chemistry and in processes requiring selective metal sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Used to modify polymers, introducing amine functionality to alter surface properties, adhesion, or reactivity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Benzyl-N N'-Dimethylethylenediamine
CAS No.	102-11-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₈N₂
Molecular Weight	178.28 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine; N1-Benzyl-N2,N2-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine; N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethylethylenediamine; 2-(Benzylamino)-N,N-dimethylethanamine; BDMAEE; BDDMA; N-Benzyl-N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine; N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethylethylenediamine
EINECS	203-008-7

Quality Control

Our n-Benzyl-N N'-Dimethylethylenediamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and research use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.5080 - 1.5120
Density (20°C)	0.910 - 0.930 g/mL

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