Description

N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, crystalline salt derivative of the versatile organic base tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA). This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and handling properties compared to the free base, making it a crucial reagent in advanced synthetic and analytical chemistry. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial laboratories engaged in pharmaceutical development, polymer science, and materials research. Its consistent quality and reliable performance are essential for complex synthesis and catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst component in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a ligand or catalyst modifier in Ziegler-Natta and other coordination polymerization systems for olefins.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis (e.g., HPLC) for quantifying amines or related compounds.
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Employed in buffer systems or as a component in cross-linking reactions for protein and nucleic acid studies.
• Organic Synthesis: Functions as a stabilizing ligand for organolithium and Grignard reagents, and as a base in various condensation and alkylation reactions.
• Materials Science: Utilized in the surface modification of nanoparticles and the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or other coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	7677-21-6
Molecular Formula	C6H18N2·2HCl
Molecular Weight	203.14 g/mol
Synonyms	TMEDA Dihydrochloride; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-1,2-ethanediamine Dihydrochloride; 1,2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane Dihydrochloride; Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; Ethylenebis(dimethylamine) Dihydrochloride; Me4en·2HCl
EINECS	231-653-9

Quality Control

Our N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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