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N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine , 99% , 110-18-9

Synonym(s):
TMEDA;TEMED;Putrescine;1,4-Diaminobutane;1,4-Butanediamine

CAS NO.:110-18-9

Empirical Formula: C6H16N2

Molecular Weight: 116.2

MDL number: MFCD00008335

EINECS: 203-744-6

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: −55 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 120-122 °C(lit.)
Density  0.775 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4 (vs air)
vapor pressure  21 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.4179(lit.)
Flash point: 50 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 10 mg/mL at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form  Liquid
pka 10.40, 8.26(at 25℃)
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Specific Gravity 0.777 (20/4℃)
Odor Amine like
PH 8.0-8.5 (0.1g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit 1-9%(V)
Water Solubility  miscible
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,9134
BRN  1732991
Stability: Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, copper, mercury.
InChI 1S/C6H16N2/c1-7(2)5-6-8(3)4/h5-6H2,1-4H3
InChIKey DMQSHEKGGUOYJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CN(C)CCN(C)C
LogP -0.13 at 20.2℃
CAS DataBase Reference 110-18-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-(110-18-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Tetramethylethylenediamine (110-18-9)

Description and Uses

N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine is used as polymerization accelerator in gel electrophoresis, solvent and oxidizing reagent. It is also used for the separation of proteins or nucleic acids. Further, it is employed as a ligand for metal ions like zinc and copper. It is actively involved in the formation of anionic organometallic complex.

Safety

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)Corrosion (GHS05)Skull and Crossbones (GHS06)Health Hazard (GHS08)
GHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301+H331-H312-H314-H370-H225
Precautionary statements  P501-P260-P270-P240-P210-P233-P243-P241-P242-P271-P264-P280-P370+P378-P308+P311-P362+P364-P303+P361+P353-P301+P330+P331-P301+P310+P330-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338+P310-P403+P233-P403+P235-P405
PPE Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  F,C,Xi
Risk Statements  11-20/22-34-20/21/22
Safety Statements  16-26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 2372
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  KV7175000
3-8-10-34
Autoignition Temperature 145 °C
Hazard Note  Irritant
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29212900
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Dam. 1
Flam. Liq. 2
Skin Corr. 1B
Hazardous Substances Data 110-18-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
REACH Registrations Active
Limited Quantities 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

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