Description

N,N'-Bis(α-Methylbenzyl)Ethylenediamine is a chiral diamine derivative with significant utility as a versatile intermediate and ligand in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a precursor for chiral catalysts and as a building block for complex molecules in high-value chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise stereochemistry is critical for product efficacy.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• As a ligand precursor for asymmetric hydrogenation and other catalytic processes.
• In the research and development of novel agrochemicals and plant growth regulators.
• As a building block for advanced polymers and resins requiring specific stereochemical properties.
• In the preparation of chiral stationary phases for analytical chromatography.
• For the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors and other specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Bis(α-Methylbenzyl)Ethylenediamine
CAS No.	6280-75-7
Molecular Formula	C18H24N2
Molecular Weight	268.40 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Bis(1-Phenylethyl)ethylenediamine; Ethylenediamine, N,N'-bis(1-phenylethyl)-; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1,N2-bis(1-phenylethyl)-; N,N'-Di(1-phenylethyl)ethylenediamine; (R,R)-N,N'-Bis(1-phenylethyl)ethylenediamine; (S,S)-N,N'-Bis(1-phenylethyl)ethylenediamine; (±)-N,N'-Bis(α-Methylbenzyl)ethylenediamine; 1,2-Bis[(1-phenylethyl)amino]ethane
EINECS	228-490-8

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Bis(α-Methylbenzyl)Ethylenediamine is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with each 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) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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