Product Overview

Ethylenediamine 98% For Synthesis (CAS No. 107-15-3) is ethane-1,2-diamine, a bifunctional aliphatic diamine containing two primary amino groups separated by a two-carbon chain. Both nitrogen atoms are basic and nucleophilic, enabling salt formation, condensation, acylation and crosslinking reactions. The neighbouring donor atoms also allow ethylenediamine to act as a bidentate ligand in coordination compounds.

The Synthesis grade is intended for preparative organic, polymer and coordination chemistry. It is useful for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles, preparing diamides, ureas, imines and chelating ligands, and introducing flexible diamine linkages into resins or polymers. Its two reactive amino groups support both chain extension and network formation, depending on reagent stoichiometry and functionality.

Typical Applications

• Preparation of imidazolines, imidazolidines and related heterocycles
• Synthesis of diamides, ureas and thiourea derivatives
• Formation of Schiff bases and nitrogen-donor ligands
• Preparation of ethylenediamine coordination complexes
• Chain extension and crosslinking in polymer and resin research
• Curing and functionalisation of compatible epoxy systems
• Starting material for aminopolycarboxylate chelating agents

Common Synonyms

• Ethane-1,2-diamine
• 1,2-Diaminoethane
• 1,2-Ethanediamine
• Ethylene diamine
• 2-Aminoethylamine
• Dimethylenediamine
• EDA

Storage Conditions

Store tightly closed and protect from atmospheric moisture, carbon dioxide, excessive heat and contamination. Minimise prolonged exposure to air to preserve amine concentration, colour and nucleophilic reactivity.