Description

N,N,N'-Trimethylethylenediamine is a versatile tertiary diamine compound with the CAS number 142-25-6. It serves as a crucial building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its strong basicity and nucleophilic character. This high-purity intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-performance chemical solutions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring complex amine functionalities.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of catalysts for polymerization reactions and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a curing agent, cross-linking agent, and monomer in the production of epoxy resins, polyamides, and polyurethanes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Gas Treating Agent: Utilized in processes for the selective removal of acidic gases like CO2 and H2S.
• Surface Active Agents: Serves as a raw material for producing quaternary ammonium compounds and other surfactants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N,N'-Trimethylethylenediamine
CAS No.	142-25-6
Molecular Formula	C5H14N2
Molecular Weight	102.18 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N'-Trimethylethylenediamine; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N'-trimethyl-; N,N,N'-Trimethyl-1,2-ethanediamine; TMEDA; N,N,N'-Trimethylethylenediamine; N,N,N'-Trimethyl ethylene diamine; 1,2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane; N,N,N'-Trimethyl ethylenediamine; N,N,N'-Trimethyl-ethylenediamine
EINECS	205-529-7

Quality Control

Our N,N,N'-Trimethylethylenediamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

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)	1.420 - 1.424
Density (20°C)	0.775 - 0.785 g/mL

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