112-24-3
Product Name:
Triethylenetetramine
Formula:
C6H18N4
Synonyms:
DEH 24;EPH 925;N,N′-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine;TETA;Triethylenetetramine
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Triethylenetetramine appears as a yellowish liquid. Less dense than water. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used in detergents and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals. |
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| Color/Form | MODERATELY VISCOUS, YELLOWISH LIQUID |
| Boiling Point | 511 to 513 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 54 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 275 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.4 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.982 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Vapor Density | 5.04 (AIR= 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | less than 0.01 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | -1.4/-1.66 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | VOLATILE |
| Autoignition Temperature | 640 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Viscosity | 27.24 mm²/s at 20 °C |
| pH | STRONGLY BASIC (PH 10 IN 1% AQ SOLN) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4971 @ 20 °C/D; SADTLER REF NUMBER: 532 (IR, PRISM) |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1421 |
| Other Experimental Properties | CONVERSION UNITS: 1 MG/L= 167 PPM, 1 PPM= 5.98 MG/CU M |
| Chemical Classes | Nitrogen Compounds -> Amines, Aliphatic |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
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| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 146.23 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -2.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 7 |
| Exact Mass | 146.153146591 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 146.153146591 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 76.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 49.7 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Triethylenetetramine appears as a yellowish liquid. Less dense than water. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used in detergents and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.