Product Description:
N,N,N'',N''-Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine is a clear, colorless to light yellow liquid used as a chelating agent and in resin manufacturing.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
102-60-3
SYNONYM:
Quadrol;Ethylenediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)-;Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine
FORMULA:
C14H32N2O4
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Irritant
CATEGORIES:
Iron Control
,
Detergent
,
Surfactant
,
Textiles
,
Specialty Chemicals
,
Water Treatment
Technical Specifications
Appearance :
colorless liquid
Boiling Point, °C :
380
Density, g/cm3 :
1.107
Flash Point, °C :
192
Melting point, °C :
14.5
Molecular weight, g/mol :
266.35
Odor :
mild
Refractive index, n20/D :
1.484
N,N,N'',N''-Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine is a high-performance chemical compound characterized by its multiple hydroxyl and amine groups, making it highly versatile for various industrial applications. With its unique structure, it serves as an effective chelating agent, sequestering metal ions to improve stability and performance in numerous formulations. This compound is widely used in the production of detergents, offering superior soil removal and preventing the redeposition of dirt. Its excellent binding properties also make it valuable in the textile industry for fabric care products. Additionally, N,N,N'',N''-Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine is utilized in the water treatment sector to prevent metal ion interference and in the personal care industry for its gentle and non-irritating qualities. Its multifunctionality and efficiency make it an essential additive across diverse industrial applications.