Tetramethylethylenediamine
IUPAC: N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine
| Formula / Notation | C6H16N2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 110-18-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.20 |
| Melting Point | -67.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 250 to 252 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.7765 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 1,2-di-(dimethylamino)ethane appears as a water-white colored liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 68 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chemicals. |
| Also Known As | N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine; 110-18-9; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine; Temed; TMEDA; 1,2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane; Propamine D; Tetramethyldiaminoethane; Tetrameen; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl- |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Tetramethylethylenediamine?
N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine is an ethylenediamine derivative in which each nitrogen carries two methyl substituents. It is widely employed both as a ligand for metal ions and as a catalyst in organic polymerisation. It has a role as a catalyst and a chelator.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine
Other Names / Synonyms: N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine; 110-18-9; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine; Temed; TMEDA; 1,2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane; Propamine D; Tetramethyldiaminoethane; Tetrameen; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -67.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 250 to 252 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.7765 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 116.20 |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 1,2-di-(dimethylamino)ethane appears as a water-white colored liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 68 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chemicals. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine is an ethylenediamine derivative in which each nitrogen carries two methyl substituents. It is widely employed both as a ligand for metal ions and as a catalyst in organic polymerisation. It has a role as a catalyst and a chelator.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Tetramethylethylenediamine is: C6H16N2