Description

N,N'-Di-sec-Butylethylenediamine is a versatile, high-purity diamine compound characterized by its branched alkyl chain structure. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and ligand in advanced synthesis, offering unique steric and electronic properties for catalysis and polymer modification. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to develop novel compounds or enhance material performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly as a building block for complex amine-based molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating agent in transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Epoxy Curing Agent & Hardener: Imparts specific toughness and chemical resistance properties to epoxy resin systems in coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A key component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial fluids and coatings.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers, altering their physical properties and reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent: Used in water treatment and metal extraction processes due to its ability to bind metal ions.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Di-sec-Butylethylenediamine
CAS No.	4013-96-1
Molecular Formula	C10H24N2
Molecular Weight	172.31 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Bis(1-methylpropyl)ethylenediamine; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N'-bis(1-methylpropyl)-; Ethylenediamine, N,N'-di-sec-butyl-; N,N'-Di-sec-butyl-1,2-ethanediamine; N,N'-Di-sec-butylethane-1,2-diamine; sec-Butylethylenediamine (mixed isomers); DSBEDA
EINECS	223-679-8

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Di-sec-Butyl ethylenediamine is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contact with atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.820 - 0.840
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.450

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