Substance profile
3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin
3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin is moderately viscous, yellowish liquid.
01 · Identification
What 3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin is
3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin is moderately viscous, yellowish liquid. It boils at 277 °C, melts at 12 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as corrosives.
Other names for 3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin
- triethylenetetramine
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P272, P273, P280, P301, P302, P310, P312, P313, P331, P333, P352, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 277 °C (530.6 °F) | ICSC | |
| 272 °C (521.6 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC | |
| 266.5 °C (511.7 °F) | range, midpoint shown, at 760 mmHg | HSDB | |
| Melting point | 12 °C (53.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| 12.22 °C (54 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| -35 °C (-31 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Density | 0.98 g/cm³ | ICSC | |
| 0.9818 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| 0.982 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | CAMEO | |
| Solubility | SOL IN ALCOHOL, ACID | HSDB | |
| COMPLETE SOLUBILITY IN WATER | HSDB | ||
| greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.4 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 20.22 °C | CAMEO | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0098 mmHg | at 20 °C | ICSC |
| 0.01 mmHg | below this value, at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Flash point | 143.33 °C (290 °F) | HSDB | |
| 135 °C (275 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Autoignition temperature | 337.78 °C (640 °F) | HSDB | |
| 335 °C (635 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Explosive limits , vol% in air: 1.1-? | ICSC | |
| Vapor density | 5.04 (air = 1) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin
Storage conditions
IN GENERAL, MATERIALS...TOXIC AS STORED OR WHICH CAN DECOMP INTO TOXIC COMPONENTS...SHOULD BE STORED IN COOL...VENTILATED PLACE, OUT OF...SUN, AWAY FROM...FIRE HAZARD...BE PERIODICALLY INSPECTED & MONITORED. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE ISOLATED...
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE is a strong base; reacts violently with strong oxidants; attacks aluminum, zinc, copper and its alloys. Handling Chemicals Safely 198. p. 934).
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
Planning storage for a mix of chemicals? Check 3,6-diazaoctanethylenedia… in the storage compatibility matrix →