Cat Number: CHE107153

Ethylenediamine (EDA)

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CAS Number

107-15-3

Synonyms

Ethane-1,2-diamine
1,2-Ethanediamine
1,2-Diaminoethane

Description

Ethylenediamine is an organic compound that is used as a building block for the production of many other chemical products. It is also used as an excipient in many pharmacological preparations such as creams. Notably, ethylenediamine is a contact sensitizer capable of producing local and generalized reactions. Sensitivity to ethylenediamine may be identified with a clinical patch test.

Molecular Weight

60.1

Molecular Formula

C2H8N2

EINECS

203-468-6

SMILES

C(CN)N

Appearance

clear colorless liquid

Boiling Point

116 ℃ (241 °F; 389 K)