Description

4,7,10-Trioxa-1,13-tridecanediamine is a specialized polyether diamine featuring a hydrophilic trioxa (triethylene glycol) spacer between its two terminal amine groups. This unique structure provides excellent solubility in water and organic solvents, making it a valuable building block for creating polymers with tailored properties. It is primarily used as a curing agent for epoxy resins and as a monomer for synthesizing polyamides, polyurethanes, and other functional materials. Industries such as adhesives, coatings, and specialty polymer manufacturing rely on this compound for its ability to impart flexibility, hydrophilicity, and reactivity to their formulations.

Application

• Epoxy Curing Agent: Used to cure epoxy resins, producing flexible, tough, and hydrophilic coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for producing polyamide, polyurea, and polyurethane elastomers with enhanced water compatibility.
• Surface Modification: Employed to modify surfaces and nanoparticles, introducing amine functionality for further chemical grafting.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a hydrophilic crosslinker in hydrogel formulations for biomedical and personal care applications.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Used in the synthesis of ligands and chelating agents for metal ion binding.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules for pharmaceutical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,7,10-Trioxa-1,13-tridecanediamine
CAS No.	4246-51-9
Molecular Formula	C10H24N2O3
Molecular Weight	220.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-(Ethylenedioxy)di(ethylamine); 3,6-Dioxaoctane-1,8-diamine; 1,8-Diamino-3,6-dioxaoctane; Bis(2-aminoethyl) ether; Diethyleneglycol bis(2-aminoethyl) ether; JEFFAMINE® EDR-148 (Huntsman tradename); Polyether diamine; O,O'-Bis(2-aminoethyl)diethylene glycol; Amino-terminated poly(ethylene glycol)
EINECS	224-212-6

Quality Control

Our 4,7,10-Trioxa-1,13-tridecanediamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizers and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.01 - 1.03
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.465

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