425615-42-5

Basic information

• Product Name: (1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE
• Synonyms: (1R,2R)-1,2-DIMESITYLETHYLENEDIAMINE;(1R,2R)-1,2-DIAMINO-1,2-DIMESITYLETHANE;(1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE;(R,R)-1,2-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine dihydrochloride;(1R,2R)-1,2-Diamino-1,2-dimesitylethane (1R,2R)-1,2-Dimesitylethylenediamine;(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)ethylenediamine;(1R,2R)-1,2-Dimesitylethane-1,2-diamine
• CAS NO: 425615-42-5
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₈N₂
• Molecular Weight: 296.45
• Product Categories: Amines (Chiral);Chiral Building Blocks;Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Mol File: 425615-42-5.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 84.0 to 88.0 °C
• Boiling Point: 451.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 272.3 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.024 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.37E-08mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.579
• CAS DataBase Reference: (1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE(425615-42-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE(425615-42-5)

Safety Data

• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• Hazardous Substances Data: 425615-42-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Coordination Chemistry:
(1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE is utilized as a ligand for its ability to coordinate with a range of metal ions, resulting in the formation of stable complexes. This property is particularly valuable in the development of catalysts and materials with tailored properties.
Used in Catalysis:
In the Catalysis Industry, (1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE is employed as a chiral ligand to create enantioselective catalysts, which are crucial for producing enantiomerically pure compounds, essential in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Used in Polymerization:
(1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE is used as an initiator or a comonomer in polymerization processes, where its steric and electronic effects can influence the polymer's structure and properties, leading to materials with specific characteristics for various applications.
Used in Material Science:
In the Material Science field, (1R,2R)-1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE is leveraged for its potential to form complexes with metal ions, which can be incorporated into materials to enhance their properties, such as conductivity, magnetism, or optical characteristics.

InChI:InChI=1/C20H28N2/c1-11-7-13(3)17(14(4)8-11)19(21)20(22)18-15(5)9-12(2)10-16(18)6/h7-10,19-20H,21-22H2,1-6H3/t19-,20-/m1/s1

Downstream Products

• 1268872-88-3 (2R,3R)-2,3-dimesityl-3,5-dihydro-2H-imidazo[2,1-a]isoindole 
• 1130601-48-7 (4R,5R)-4,5-dimesitylimidazolidin-2-imine 

Relevant articles and documents

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