Description

2-Ethylbutane-1,4-Diamine is a versatile aliphatic diamine building block with significant commercial importance. Its bifunctional nature, featuring two primary amine groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing polymers, chelating agents, and specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for applications requiring a flexible diamine spacer.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy curing agents, imparting flexibility and specific chemical resistance to the final polymers.
• Chelating Agent Production: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing ligands and sequestering agents used in water treatment, metal purification, and textile processing.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules requiring a diamine functional group.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators as a chemical building block.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Acts as an intermediate for formulating additives that protect metals in industrial cooling systems and fuel pipelines.
• Surface Active Agents: Utilized in the production of surfactants and emulsifiers for various industrial and cleaning applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylbutane-1,4-Diamine
CAS No.	63009-16-5
Molecular Formula	C6H16N2
Molecular Weight	116.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diamino-2-ethylbutane; 2-Ethyl-1,4-butanediamine; 2-Ethylbutane-1,4-diyldiamine; N,N'-Bis(2-aminoethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine (isomer); 2-Ethyltetramethylenediamine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylbutane-1,4-Diamine is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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 lead to degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.880 - 0.900
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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