Description

1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, crystalline organic salt derived from a symmetrically substituted ethylenediamine. This compound serves as a crucial building block and catalyst component in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring controlled reactivity and high selectivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor or chiral auxiliary in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated nitrogen-donor ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling important cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or curing agent in the production of specialized polyamides, epoxy resins, and other high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial labs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the manufacturing of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as a complexing agent for metal ions in analytical chemistry and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	75804-28-3
Molecular Formula	C6H18N2·2HCl
Molecular Weight	199.14 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; TMEDA Dihydrochloride; 1,2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane Dihydrochloride; Ethylenebis(dimethylamine) Dihydrochloride; sym-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-1,2-ethanediamine Dihydrochloride; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-, dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.