Triethylene Tetramine - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Triethylene Tetramine

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Catalog Number

ACMA00017417

Product Name

Triethylene Tetramine

Category

Polymers

Description

Triethylenetetramine appears as a yellowish liquid. Less dense than water. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used in detergents and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.;Liquid; OtherSolid;COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.;A yellowish liquid with a strong ammonia odor.

IUPAC Name

N'-[2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethyl]ethane-1,2-diamine

Molecular Weight

146.23g/mol

Molecular Formula

C6H18N4;(NH2CH2CH2NHCH2)2;C6H18N4

Canonical SMILES

C(CNCCNCCN)N

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H18N4/c7-1-3-9-5-6-10-4-2-8/h9-10H,1-8H2

InChI Key

VILCJCGEZXAXTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

511 to 513 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992);266.5 °C;266-267 °C @ 760 MM HG;277 °C;511-513°F

Melting Point

54 °F (NTP, 1992);12.0 °C;12 °C;-35 °C;54°F

Flash Point

275 °F (NTP, 1992);290 °F;135 °C c.c.;275°F

Density

0.982 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999);0.9818 @ 20 °C/20 °C;0.98 g/cm³;Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20 °C (air = 1): 1.00;0.982

Solubility

greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.4° F (NTP, 1992);Soluble;32.63 M;SOL IN ALCOHOL, ACID;COMPLETE SOLUBILITY IN WATER;Solubility in water: miscible

Application

Triethylene Tetramine (TETA) serves a versatile purpose in both industrial and medical applications. In industrial settings, it is predominantly used as an amine hardener in bisphenol A-type epoxy resins, making it crucial for producing durable and resilient materials. Furthermore, TETA plays an essential role in the synthesis of various products, including detergents, softeners, and dyestuffs. It acts as a vulcanization accelerator in rubber production, a valuable component in thermosetting resin and epoxy curing agents, and as an additive to enhance the properties of lubricating oils. Beyond these functions, TETA is utilized as an analytical reagent for copper and nickel and serves as a chelating agent, with applications in treating Wilson's disease due to its ability to bind copper. This compound, while hygroscopic and corrosive, is integral to numerous chemical processes and medical treatments, highlighting its importance across diverse fields.

Color/Form

MODERATELY VISCOUS, YELLOWISH LIQUID

Complexity

49.7

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

203-950-6

Exact Mass

146.153147g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

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