N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethylethylenediamine

• CAT Number: R057172
• CAS Number: 110-18-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H16N2
• Molecular Weight: 116.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N1,N1,N2,N2-Tetramethyl-1,2-ethanediamine; N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,2-?ethanediamine; (Dimethylamino)ethyl)dimethylamine; 1,2-Bis(dimethylamino)ethane; 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-diazahexane; Dabco TMEDA; Dimethyl[2-(dimethylamino)?ethyl]amine; Kaolizer 11; MR
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H16N2/c1-7(2)5-6-8(3)4/h5-6H2,1-4H3
• InChIKey: KWYHDKDOAIKMQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(C)CCN(C)C

N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethylethylenediamine (Cat No.:R057172) is a bidentate organic ligand with the molecular formula C₆H₁₆N₂. It features two dimethylamino groups connected by an ethylene bridge, making it a versatile chelating agent. TMEDA is widely used in organometallic and coordination chemistry, particularly to stabilize reactive metal complexes such as lithium or Grignard reagents. It enhances nucleophilicity and controls reactivity in various synthetic applications, including lithiation and polymerization reactions. TMEDA is a colorless liquid with a strong amine odor, offering excellent solubility in organic solvents and playing a critical role in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.