Description

Ethylenediamine Dihydrobromide is a high-purity, crystalline salt derivative of ethylenediamine, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile reagent and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a stable, solid-phase source of the ethylenediamine moiety, particularly in bromination reactions and the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates. This product is essential for research laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and companies developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of brominated amine-based drug candidates and complex organic molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a brominating agent and a source of the ethylenediamine ligand in coordination chemistry and catalyst preparation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a critical starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators that require a functionalized diamine structure.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in the preparation of standards and reagents for various analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylenediamine Dihydrobromide
CAS No.	624-59-9
Molecular Formula	C₂H₁₀Br₂N₂
Molecular Weight	245.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Ethanediamine Dihydrobromide; Ethylenediamine Hydrobromide Salt; Ethylenediamine Bis(hydrobromide); Ethylenediamine Bromide; EDA·2HBr; Diaminoethane Dihydrobromide; Ethylenediammonium Dibromide; NSC 7596
EINECS	210-848-8

Quality Control

Our Ethylenediamine Dihydrobromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.