Overview
DMEDA is a colorless liquid diamine featuring two secondary amine groups, widely used as a bidentate chelating ligand in coordination chemistry and as a key building block across pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer synthesis.
Applications
- Bidentate chelating ligand in coordination chemistry and catalysis (e.g., Cu-catalyzed N-arylation systems)
- Curing agent for polyepoxide (epoxy) formulations — extended pot life and improved workability in adhesive applications
- Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate
- CO2 adsorption enhancement in metal-organic framework (MOF) applications
Key Benefits
- Two secondary amine groups provide strong, tunable chelation and reactivity
- N-methyl steric profile offers selectivity advantages over related diamines (EDA, TMEDA) in specific catalytic systems
- Extended curing/pot-life behavior valuable for industrial adhesive and coating workability
Specifications
Appearance
Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
Purity
>97% (typical high-purity grade); your sourced material at ~97% crude
Information
Available in small-quantity samples through bulk/commercial volumes