Ethylenediamine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Strongly basic amine useful as a building block in chemical synthesis

Ethylenediamine is a strongly basic amine useful as a building block in chemical synthesis. It is used as a solvent to dissolve proteins such as albumins and casein. It is widely used for color photography developers, binders, adhesives, fabric softeners, curing agents for epoxys and dyes. As a corrosion inhibitor, it plays a vital role in paints and coolants. It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of polyamide resins, fuel additives and lubricants. It acts as a precursor for many polymers like polyurethane fibers and poly(amidoamine), ethylenediamine dihydroiodide (EDDI) as well as the bleaching activator, tetraacetylethylenediamine. It is an important chelating ligand used in the preparation of coordination compounds viz. tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) chloride. It is also involved in the manufacture of many industrial chemicals and forms derivatives with carboxylic acids, nitriles, alcohols, alkylating agents, carbon disulfide, aldehydes and ketones. It is a basic building block to prepare heterocyclic compound such as imidazolidines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethylenediamine is a strongly basic amine useful as a building block in chemical synthesis. It is used as a solvent to dissolve proteins such as albumins and casein. It is widely used for color photography developers, binders, adhesives, fabric softeners, curing agents for epoxys and dyes. As a corrosion inhibitor, it plays a vital role in paints and coolants. It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of polyamide resins, fuel additives and lubricants. It acts as a precursor for many polymers like polyurethane fibers and poly(amidoamine), ethylenediamine dihydroiodide (EDDI) as well as the bleaching activator, tetraacetylethylenediamine. It is an important chelating ligand used in the preparation of coordination compounds viz. tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) chloride. It is also involved in the manufacture of many industrial chemicals and forms derivatives with carboxylic acids, nitriles, alcohols, alkylating agents, carbon disulfide, aldehydes and ketones. It is a basic building block to prepare heterocyclic compound such as imidazolidines.

Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, phosphorus halides, aldehydes and organic halides.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 8°C to 11°C
• Density: 0.899
• Boiling Point: 117°C to 118°C
• Flash Point: 38°C (100°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Odor: Ammonia-like
• Linear Formula: H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂
• Refractive Index: 1.4565
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN1604
• Beilstein: 605263
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3795
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and alcohol; Slightly miscible with ether.
• Formula Weight: 60.1
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylenediamine

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ethylenediamine

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylenediamine

RUO – Research Use Only