Diethylenetriamine

Diethylenetriamine
Diethylenetriamine
IUPAC name Bis(2-aminoethyl)amine
Other names N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine 1,4,7-triazaheptane 3-azapentane-1,5-diamine
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CAS number	111-40-0 Y
ChemSpider	7820
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Molecular formula	C4H13N3
Molar mass	103.17 g/mol
Density	0.955 g/cm³
Melting point	-35 °C
Boiling point	206 °C
Y (what is this?)  (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Diethylenetriamine (DETA) is a colourless hygroscopic liquid, soluble in water and hydrocarbons. Diethylenetriamine is an analogue of diethylene glycol. It has similar chemical behavior as ethylene diamine and has similar uses. It is a weak base and its aqueous solution is alkaline. It is used in oil industry, as a solvent for sulfur and extraction of acid gas.

Use in explosives

Due to its similarity to ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine can also be used to sensitize nitromethane, making a liquid explosive compound similar to PLX. This compound is cap sensitive with an Explosive Velocity of around 6200 m/s and is discussed in patent #3,713,915. Mixed with unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine it was used as Hydyne, a propellent for liquid-fuel rockets.

See also

• Ethylenediamine
• Triethylenetetramine