Diethyl iminodiacetate, CAS No. 6290-05-7

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6290-05-7

Catalog No. EBD36932

CAS 6290-05-7

Name Diethyl iminodiacetate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-ethoxy-N-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-2-oxoethanaminium GlycineN-(2-ethoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)ethylester Diethyliminodiacetate diethyliminobis(acetate) iminodiaceticaciddiethylester n,n-bis(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)amine

Molecular Formula: C8H15NO4

Molecular Weight: 189.21

MDL Number: MFCD00041925

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

Diethyl iminodiacetate is an organic compound with the formula HN(CH₂CO₂Et)₂. It is a diester derivative of iminodiacetic acid, featuring a central secondary amine flanked by two ethyl ester groups. This structure makes it a versatile and widely used building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a key precursor for the synthesis of chelating agents, most notably ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and its derivatives. The compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and complexing agents used in industrial processes and analytical chemistry. It is also employed in the synthesis of peptides and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles due to its bifunctional nature, acting as a source of both amine and ester functionalities for further chemical transformations. As a liquid with moderate reactivity, it requires careful handling under standard laboratory safety protocols. Its role is firmly established in research and industrial-scale chemical manufacturing as a fundamental synthetic intermediate.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 208 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 208 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 113 °C

Density: 1.056 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.435(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid