Description

Diethyl(2-Ethylmethylaminoethyl)Amine is a versatile tertiary amine compound with a branched alkyl chain structure. This chemical serves as a crucial intermediate and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its strong basicity and nucleophilic properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for processes requiring a hindered amine base or a building block for quaternary ammonium compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring complex amine backbones.
• Catalyst & Corrosion Inhibitor: Acts as a catalyst in polyurethane foam production and as a component in formulations for corrosion inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Production: A fundamental building block for creating cationic surfactants and biocides.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in acid gas (CO2, H2S) scrubbing processes in natural gas purification and refining.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Functions as a hardener or accelerator in epoxy resin systems for coatings and composites.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl(2-Ethylmethylaminoethyl)Amine
CAS No.	104-99-4
Molecular Formula	C9H22N2
Molecular Weight	158.28 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethyl-N'-(2-ethylmethylamino)ethylamine; 2-[Ethyl(methyl)amino]-N,N-diethylethanamine; 1-(2-Diethylaminoethyl)ethylmethylamine; N-Ethyl-N-methyl-N',N'-diethylethylenediamine; Ethylmethylaminoethyldiethylamine; 2-(Ethylmethylamino)ethyldiethylamine; N,N-Diethyl-2-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)ethylamine; 104-99-4
EINECS	203-257-5

Quality Control

Our Diethyl(2-Ethylmethylaminoethyl)Amine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or titration, identity confirmation by FT-IR, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its properties as a strong base/organic solvent and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture pickup and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4350 - 1.4450
Density (20°C)	0.810 - 0.830 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 195 - 205 °C

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