Description

1,4-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Piperazine is a versatile, high-purity organic compound featuring a piperazine ring substituted with two hydroxyethyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and functional additive, prized for its reactivity and ability to act as a cross-linking agent or catalyst. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced formulations and materials. Our global supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your production needs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring a functionalized piperazine backbone.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a cross-linking agent and curing accelerator in the manufacture of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other thermosetting polymers.
• Gas Treatment & Purification: Acts as an absorbent component in formulations designed for the removal of acidic gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
• Textile & Leather Auxiliaries: Functions as a key component in dye-fixing agents, softeners, and other specialty chemical treatments.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Utilized as a pH adjuster and stabilizer in certain cosmetic and personal care formulations.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Employed as a precursor for creating complex ligands and catalysts used in organic synthesis and industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Piperazine
CAS No.	122-96-3
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	174.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine; 1,4-Piperazinediethanol; 2,2'-(Piperazine-1,4-diyl)diethanol; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine; HEP; BHEP; UNII-8JQ5607IO5; NSC 9371
EINECS	204-591-8

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Piperazine is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is available for every shipment upon request.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.485 - 1.495
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.08 - 1.12

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