Description

2-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1-[(Dimethylamino)Methyl]Ethoxy]Ethanol is a specialized tertiary amine-functionalized polyether compound. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and functional additive, offering properties such as pH buffering, solubility enhancement, and surface activity. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring controlled reactivity and tailored physicochemical characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring amine-based functionalization or controlled-release properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a chain extender, cross-linking agent, or curing accelerator in epoxy, polyurethane, and other specialty resin systems.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Employed as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Surfactant & Demulsifier Component: Imparts hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) properties in specialty surfactant blends for industrial and oilfield applications.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Used in the formulation of amine-based corrosion inhibitors for water treatment and industrial cooling systems.
• Gas Treating Agent: Functions as an absorbent component in gas scrubbing processes for the removal of acidic gases like CO2 and H2S.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in organic synthesis for academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1-[(Dimethylamino)Methyl]Ethoxy]Ethanol
CAS No.	93940-10-4
Molecular Formula	C9H22N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.28 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-2,2'-(oxybis(methylene))bis(ethan-1-amine) N-oxide (alternative IUPAC); 2,2'-[Oxybis(methylene)]bis[N,N-dimethylethanamine] N-oxide; Bis(2-dimethylaminoethoxy)methane derivative; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-2,2'-oxybis(methylenebis(oxy))bis(ethanamine); 2-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1-[(dimethylamino)methyl]ethoxy]ethanol; Amino polyether derivative; DMAMEE; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Each batch is controlled via modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system to guarantee traceability and reliability for pharmaceutical and advanced industrial applications.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02
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.