Diethylenetriamine DETA CAS 111-40-0 C4H13N3

Diethylenetriamine, also known as diethylenetriamine or diethylenetriamine, has the molecular formula C4H13N3 and a molecular weight of 103.17. It is an aliphatic ethylenetriamine with two primary amino groups and one secondary amino group. DETA is a colorless or pale yellow transparent oily liquid with a pungent ammonia odor. It is soluble in water, acetone, benzene, ethanol, methanol, etc., sparingly soluble in n-heptane, and insoluble in ether. It is hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. It is strongly alkaline and corrosive to copper and copper alloys. It forms a white fumes in air. Its explosive limits in air are 1%–10%. It is toxic, with an allowable concentration of 1 μg/g in air.

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Diethylenetriamine Basic information
Product Name:	Diethylenetriamine
CAS:	111-40-0
MF:	C4H13N3
MW:	103.17
EINECS:	203-865-4
Mol File:	111-40-0.mol
Diethylenetriamine Chemical Properties
Melting point	-40 °C
Boiling point	206 °C
density	0.955 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	3.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure	0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.484(lit.)
Fp	90 °C
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	pK1:4.42(+3);pK2:9.21(+2);pK3:10.02(+1) (25°C)
form	Liquid
color	Clear
Odor	Strong ammoniacal; mildly ammoniacal.
PH	>12 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit	1-10%(V)
Water Solubility	miscible
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
BRN	605314
Henry’s Law Constant	9.9×108 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015)
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 1 ppm (Skin)
Exposure limits	NIOSH: TWA 1 ppm(4 mg/m3)
Stability:	Stable, but absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, copper and its alloys.
InChI	1S/C4H13N3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h7H,1-6H2
InChIKey	RPNUMPOLZDHAAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	NCCNCCN
LogP	-1.58 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference	111-40-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-(111-40-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Diethylenetriamine (111-40-0)

Application:

Epoxy resin hardener
Lubricating oil additive
Paper reinforcing agent
Fabric finishing agent
Surfactant
Metal chelating agent
Gas purifying agent
Agricultural fungicide
Heavy metal adsorbent crosslinker
Electroplating additive
Photosensitive material aid

Safety profile:

This product is a non-toxic and safe ingredient that is good for the skin when used in small quantities. It is also non-sensitizing but can be mildly irritating for sensitive skin. A patch test is, therefore, recommended. This product is also safe for the environment and may or may not be considered vegan – depending upon its source.

Storage requirements:

keep the product dry

relative humidity < 50%

protect product against influences of weather and contamination

Transport & Packaging:

This product for technical applications is solely supplied in packaging of different sizes . It can be packaged in various items: 25 L drums, 1000 L IBC drums.