Description

Diethyl Iminodiacetate is a versatile diester derivative of iminodiacetic acid, serving as a crucial high-purity synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both ester and amine groups, which makes it an essential building block for complex molecule construction. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing active ingredients, chelating agents, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain antibiotics and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific chelating or structural motifs.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Production: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing advanced ligands used in catalysis, metal extraction, and water treatment processes.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the creation of functional polymers with specific amine or ester functionalities for coatings, adhesives, and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis labs for constructing complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles and amino acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Iminodiacetate
CAS No.	19617-44-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO4
Molecular Weight	189.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2,2'-Iminodiacetate; Diethyl Iminodiacetate; Iminodiacetic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Iminobis(acetate); Diethyl 2,2'-Azanediyldiacetate; Diethyl Diglycinate; N,N-Bis(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)amine; DEIDA
EINECS	243-213-9

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Iminodiacetate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling via modern techniques like GC and HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available with every shipment 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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