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ETHYLENE DIAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H8N2
formula, see observation
NH2CH2CH2NH2
formula, see observation
107-15-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, alkaline liquid with an odour of ammonia, is derived by the catalytic reaction of ethylene glycol or ethylene dichloride and ammonia, and is used in the manufacture of chelating agents (EDTA), in dimethylolethylene-urea resins, in textile lubricants, as an antifreeze inhibitor, a chemical intermediate, an emulsifying agent, a fungicide and as a solvent.

OBS

ethylene diamine: incorrect form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H8N2 or NH2CH2CH2NH2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H8N2
formula, see observation
NH2CH2CH2NH2
formula, see observation
107-15-3
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide alcalin, incolore, à odeur ammoniacale, que l'on utilise dans la fabrication des agents de chélation, comme intermédiaire chimique, fongicide et solvent.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H8N2 ou NH2CH2CH2NH2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H8N2
formula, see observation
NH2CH2CH2NH2
formula, see observation
107-15-3
CAS number
OBS

Líquido alcalino, incoloro, de olor amoniacal, soluble en agua, alcohol, ligeramente soluble en éter, insoluble en benceno. Fuerte irritante, muy tóxico por inhalación y absorción dérmica. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas: C2H8N2 o NH2CH2CH2NH2

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