Description

Triethylenetetramine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, water-soluble salt derivative of the versatile polyamine, triethylenetetramine. This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and handling properties, making it a critical intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and research. It is essential for industries and laboratories requiring a reliable source of a functionalized polyamine building block for applications ranging from pharmaceutical development to polymer chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly as a precursor for chelating agents or in the preparation of complex organic molecules.
• Bioconjugation & Crosslinking Reagent: Serves as a functional linker in bioconjugation chemistry for modifying proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Acts as a hardener or crosslinker in epoxy resin systems, contributing to the final material's thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: A key starting material for producing specialized chelating agents used in water treatment, catalysis, and metal ion sequestration.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D as a standard polyamine reagent for organic synthesis and material science projects.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in the development of advanced corrosion inhibitor packages for industrial cooling and boiler water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylenetetramine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	38260-01-4
Molecular Formula	C6H18N4·2HCl
Molecular Weight	219.16 g/mol
Synonyms	TETA Dihydrochloride; Triethylenetetramine Dihydrochloride; N,N'-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine Dihydrochloride; 1,4,7,10-Tetraazadecane Dihydrochloride; 3,6-Diaza-1,8-octanediamine Dihydrochloride; Trien·2HCl; TETEN·2HCl; Triethylenetetramine 2HCl
EINECS	253-863-4

Quality Control

Our Triethylenetetramine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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