CAS 107-15-3|C₂H₈N₂

Ethylenediamine (EDA)

Versatile diamine intermediate — primary feedstock for EDTA chelating agents, epoxy curing agents, and agrochemical synthesis.

Flash Point

34 °C (93 °F)

Boiling Point

116 °C

DOT Class

8 / 3 — Corrosive/Flammable

Packaging

Drum / Tote / Bulk

Physical Properties

Molecular FormulaC₂H₈N₂
Molecular Weight60.10 g/mol
CAS Number107-15-3
Boiling Point116 °C (241 °F)
Melting Point8.5 °C (47.3 °F)
Flash Point34 °C (93 °F) — Flammable
Density0.899 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure1.2 kPa at 20 °C
Solubility in WaterMiscible in all proportions
pH (10% solution)~11.9
Viscosity1.54 mPa·s at 20 °C
Auto-ignition Temp.385 °C (725 °F)
Ethylenediamine (EDA)H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂C₂H₈N₂ | MW 60.10 g/mol

Grades & Packaging

IndustrialTechnical Grade (99%)
55-gal Drums275-gal TotesBulk Tanker

Industrial Applications

Chelating Agents (EDTA)

Primary feedstock for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and related chelating agents used in water treatment, cleaning, and agriculture.

Epoxy Curing Agents

Curing agent for epoxy resins in coatings, adhesives, and composites. Reacts with epoxide groups to form cross-linked networks.

Fungicides & Agrochemicals

Intermediate in synthesis of ethylenebisdithiocarbamate (EBDC) fungicides including maneb and zineb used in crop protection.

Textile Softeners

Feedstock for imidazoline-based textile softeners and fabric conditioners.

Corrosion Inhibitors

Component in corrosion inhibitor formulations for oil and gas pipelines and metalworking fluids.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Intermediate in synthesis of antihistamines, antifungals, and other pharmaceutical compounds.

Safety & Regulatory

NFPA Health3 — Serious hazard (corrosive)
NFPA Flammability3 — Serious hazard
NFPA Reactivity0 — Stable
OSHA PEL (TWA)10 ppm (25 mg/m³)
ACGIH TLV (TWA)10 ppm
DOT Hazard Class8 — Corrosive / 3 — Flammable
UN NumberUN 1604
Packing GroupII

Corrosive & Flammable — Strong Sensitizer

EDA is corrosive to skin and eyes, flammable, and a respiratory sensitizer. Use appropriate PPE. SDS available upon request.

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