Chemical Name: Triethylenetetramine
CAS No.: 112-24-3
Appearance: Yellowish liquid or oil
Packing: 25KG/Drum, 200kg/iron drum
Purity/Assay: 60%~98%
Triethylenetetramine CAS 112-24-3
Description
Triethylenetetramine Details
Chemical Name: Triethylenetetramine
Synonyms: 1,4,7,10-Tetraazadecane; 1,8-Diamino-3,6-diazaoctane; 3,6-Diazaoctane-1,8-diamine; N,N’-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine; Trientine
CAS No.: 112-24-3
Molecular Formula: C6H18N4
Molecular Weight: 146.23
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: Yellowish liquid or oil
Purity/Assay: 60%~98%
Triethylenetetramine Typical Properties
| Melting point | 12 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 266-267 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.982 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Solubility | alcohol: soluble |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Color | Yellowish |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | pK1:3.32(+4);pK2:6.67(+3);pK3:9.20(+2);pK4:9.92(+1) (20°C) |
| Flash point | 290 °F |
| Vapor Pressure | ~5 (vs air) |
| Refractive Index | 1.497-1.500 |
Triethylenetetramine Usage
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Epoxy Resin Curing Agent:
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Widely used as a room-temperature curing agent for liquid epoxy resins in adhesives, floor coatings, laminates, and potting compounds. Provides excellent mechanical strength and chemical resistance.
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Polyamide Resins & Corrosion Inhibitors:
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Key raw material for reacting with fatty acids to manufacture polyamide resins (for inks and hot-melt adhesives) and imidazoline corrosion inhibitors in oilfield and industrial water treatment.
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Chelating Agent & Chemical Intermediates:
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Used as a multidentate chelating ligand for heavy metal ions in mining and plating, as well as an intermediate for asphalt emulsifiers, lubricating oil additives, and wet-strength paper resins.
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Triethylenetetramine Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum, 200kg/iron drum
Triethylenetetramine Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse.
Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture, heat, open flames, and strong oxidizing/acidic materials.
Shelf Life: 12 to 24 months under recommended original sealed conditions.