Description

N'-[2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl]-N,n-Dimethylethylenediamine is a versatile tertiary amine compound with a branched polyamine structure, serving as a crucial building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular architecture, featuring multiple nitrogen donor sites, makes it highly valuable for applications requiring complex chelation, pH buffering, or catalytic activity. This chemical is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the synthesis of active ingredients, corrosion inhibitors, and epoxy curing agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring tertiary amine functionalities or as a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Catalyst & Ligand: Acts as an effective ligand in metal-catalyzed reactions and as a catalyst in polyurethane foam production and epoxy resin curing systems.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A key component in formulations for industrial water treatment and metal surface protection due to its chelating properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Used to modify and cross-link polymers, improving thermal stability and mechanical properties in specialty resins and coatings.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	N'-[2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl]-N,n-Dimethylethylenediamine
CAS No.	40538-81-6
Molecular Formula	C8H21N3
Molecular Weight	159.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N'-Trimethyldiethylenetriamine; 3,6-Diaza-1,8-octanediamine, N1,N1,N8,N8-tetramethyl-; N1,N1,N8,N8-Tetramethyl-3,6-diazaoctane-1,8-diamine; N,N,N'-Trimethyl-diethylenetriamine; TM-DETA; Tetramethyldiethylenetriamine; Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)amine; N,N-Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)amine
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Quality Control

Our N'-[2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl]-N,n-Dimethylethylenediamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for industrial and research use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide, which can degrade quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4580 - 1.4620
Density (20°C)	0.86 - 0.90 g/mL

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