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Diethylenetriamine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Diethylenetriamine is used as a solvent for plastics, dyes and in chemical synthesis. It serves as a curing agent for epoxy-resins. As a tridentate ligand, it form complexes such as Co(dien)(NO2)3 in coordination chemistry. It is also used as a fuel additive. It reacts with fatty acid resulting in the formation of amidoamines, which are used as corrosion inhibitors in the petroleum industry. It is associated with unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine to prepare hydyne, which is a propellant for liquid-fuel rockets.
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.
Diethylenetriamine is used as a solvent for plastics, dyes and in chemical synthesis. It serves as a curing agent for epoxy-resins. As a tridentate ligand, it form complexes such as Co(dien)(NO2)3 in coordination chemistry. It is also used as a fuel additive. It reacts with fatty acid resulting in the formation of amidoamines, which are used as corrosion inhibitors in the petroleum industry. It is associated with unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine to prepare hydyne, which is a propellant for liquid-fuel rockets.
Solubility
Miscible with water and ethanol. Immiscible with ether.
Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and copper.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -40°C |
Density | 0.952 |
Boiling Point | 200°C to 204°C |
Flash Point | 94°C (201°F) |
Odor | Ammonia-like |
Linear Formula | H2NCH2CH2NHCH2CH2NH2 |
Refractive Index | 1.483 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN2079 |
Beilstein | 605314 |
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Safety and Handling
- Diethylenetriamine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diethylenetriamine
RUO – Research Use Only
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