Description

Diethylaminoethyl is a versatile organic intermediate and building block of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its reactive aminoethyl group makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce a diethylaminoethyl functional group into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring a cationic amine functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce basic, cationic sites into polymers for ion-exchange resins or flocculants.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Employed in the preparation of ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Surface Active Agents: Intermediate for the manufacture of cationic surfactants and fabric softeners.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylaminoethyl
CAS No.	3563-01-7
Molecular Formula	C6H15N
Molecular Weight	101.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethylaminoethane; 2-(Diethylamino)ethane; N,N-Diethylethylamine; Diethylaminoethane; DEAE; N-Ethyl-N-ethylethanamine; (Diethylamino)ethane; N,N-Diethyl-1-aminoethane
EINECS	222-618-1

Quality Control

Our Diethylaminoethyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

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% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 1.414
Density (20°C)	0.74 - 0.78 g/mL

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