Description

Ethylenediamine is a versatile and highly reactive aliphatic diamine, serving as a critical building block in numerous industrial chemical syntheses. Its bifunctional nature, containing two primary amine groups, makes it an essential intermediate for producing chelating agents, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. Key industries that rely on this compound include agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and personal care, where it functions as a solvent, curing agent, and precursor.

Application

• Chelating Agent Production: Primary raw material for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and its salts, used in water treatment, detergents, and food preservation.
• Polymer & Resin Industry: Acts as a hardener and cross-linking agent for epoxy resins and as a monomer for polyamides and polyurethanes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material in the synthesis of various drugs, including antihistamines and antituberculosis agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Textile & Personal Care: Employed in fiber lubricants, surfactants, and hair care products.
• Solvent & Catalyst: Serves as a solvent for dyes and resins and as a catalyst in certain organic reactions.
• Gas Treatment: Utilized in gas scrubbing processes for the removal of acidic components like CO2 and H2S.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylenediamine
CAS No.	107-15-3
Molecular Formula	C2H8N2
Molecular Weight	60.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Diaminoethane; 1,2-Ethanediamine; EDA; Ethylene diamine; Dimethylenediamine; Ethylendiamin; Aethylendiamin; UN 1604
EINECS	203-468-6

Quality Control

Our Ethylenediamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical parameters. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the demanding standards of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under dry conditions to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density at 20°C	0.898 - 0.902 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.456 - 1.460

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