Triethylenetetramine

• CAT Number: M069608
• CAS Number: 112-24-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H18N4
• Molecular Weight: 146.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: N'-[2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethyl]ethane-1,2-diamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H18N4/c7-1-3-9-5-6-10-4-2-8/h9-10H,1-8H2
• InChIKey: VILCJCGEZXAXTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CNCCNCCN)N

Triethylenetetetramine (Cat No.:M069608) is a linear polyamine with the molecular formula C₆H₁₈N₄, consisting of three ethylene linkers and four amine groups—two primary and two secondary. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid with a strong ammonia-like odor. TETA is widely used as a curing agent for epoxy resins, a chelating agent in coordination chemistry, and an intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants and corrosion inhibitors. Its high reactivity with electrophiles and ability to form stable complexes with metal ions make it valuable in industrial and chemical applications. Proper handling is necessary due to its corrosive nature.