Diethylenetriamine

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Diethylenetriamine

IUPAC name	Bis(2-aminoethyl)amine
Other names	N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine 1,4,7-triazaheptane 3-azapentane-1,5-diamine
Identifiers
CAS number	[111-40-0]
SMILES	NCCNCCN
Properties
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₃N₃
Molar mass	103.17 g/mol
Density	0.955 g/cm³
Melting point	-35 °C
Boiling point	206 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Diethylenetriamine (DETA) is a yellow hygroscopic liquid, soluble in water and hydrocarbons. Its water solution is strongly alkaline. Its boiling point is 206 °C. Its chemical formula is H₂N-CH₂CH₂-NH-CH₂CH₂-NH₂ and it is an analogue of diethylene glycol. It has similar chemical behavior as ethylene diamine and has similar uses. It is used in oil industry, as a solvent for sulfur and extraction of acid gas.

1 Use in Explosives
2 See also
3 References
4 External links

[edit] 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 can be used as a liquid rocket propellant fuel.

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