Ethylene Diamine (EDA)

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Ethylene Diamine (EDA)

CAS Number: 107‑15‑3

Chemical Formula: C₂H₈N₂

Product Introduction

A colorless liquid with a sharp, ammonia-like odor. EDA is a highly reactive diamine used as a chelating ligand, intermediate in synthesis of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), polyurethane and polyamide resins, textile auxiliaries, crop protection agents, lubricants, fuel additives, and bleaching activators.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless to yellowish liquid
Odor Strong ammonia-like
Melting Point ~8 °C
Boiling Point ~116 °C
Density (@ 20 °C) ~0.90 g/mL
Vapor Pressure (@20 °C) 1.3 kPa (~10 mmHg)
Refractive Index ~1.4565
Solubility Fully miscible with water and alcohols
Log P –2.06
Flash Point ~34 °C / 93 °F
Auto‑ignition Temp. ~385 °C
Explosive Limits 2.7–16 % v/v
NFPA Ratings (H/F/R) 3 / 2 / 0

Applications

  • Precursor for EDTA, polyamides, polyurethane resins, chelates
  • Used in crop protection, textile auxiliaries, lubricants, fuel additives, bleach activators

Safety & Handling

  • Danger:corrosive, toxic by inhalation/ingestion; flammable vapor
  • Use in fume hoods, with full PPE, grounding, and ventilation
  • Store in sealed, ventilated cabinets at ≤ 25 °C

Packing Options

  • Lab:100 mL–25 L bottles
  • Bulk:200 kg drums, ISO tanks
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