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HCID 8070Generated: October 23, 2026

N,N'-Dimethylethylenediamine

DMEDA · N,N'-Dimethylethylenediamine · SYM-DIMETHYLETHYLENEDIAMINE · DIMETHYLETHYLENEDIAMINE · DMEN · N,N'-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine · 1,2-Dimethylethylenediamine · methyl[2-(methylamino)ethyl]amine

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N,N'-Dimethylethylenediamine molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.110-70-3
Molecular formulaC4H12N2
Average molar mass88.15 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass88.10004838 g/mol
SMILESCNCCNC
InChIKeyKVKFRMCSXWQSNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID8070
EC No.203-793-3
DTXSIDDTXSID4058730

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP-0.6
Topological polar surface area24.1
Hydrogen bond donors2
Hydrogen bond acceptors2
Rotatable bonds3
Heavy atoms6
Formal charge0
Complexity17.5
Chemical classesNitrogen Compounds -> Amines, Aliphatic
SpringerMaterials PropertiesOptical coefficient
Vapor pressure20.6 [mmHg]
Physical DescriptionClear light yellow liquid[Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Melting point1.63°C (estimate)
Boiling point119 °C(lit.)
Density0.819 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.431(lit.)
Flash point83 °F
Storage conditionsKeep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
SolubilityMiscible with chloroform and dichloromethane.
Physical stateLiquid
pKa (acidity coefficient)10.54±0.10(Predicted)
Specific gravity0.828
ColorClear colorless to slightly yellow
SensitivityAir Sensitive
BRN878142
InChI1S/C4H12N2/c1-5-3-4-6-2/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
InChIKeyKVKFRMCSXWQSNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCNCCNC
LogP (partition coefficient)-0.620
CAS DataBase Reference110-70-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores1
FDA UNIIJBC5EX42TL
NIST Chemistry ReferenceCH3NHCH2CH2NHCH3(110-70-3)
EPA Substance Registry System1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N'-dimethyl- (110-70-3)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS05
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH226-H314
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P233-P240-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsC
Risk statements (R)10-34-20/21/22
Safety statements (S)26-36/37/39-45-16
UN transport numberUN 2734 8/PG 2
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberKV4250000
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class3Eye Dam. 1Flam. Liq. 3Skin Corr. 1B
Packing groupIII
Customs code29212900
Storage class3 - Flammable liquids
Toxicitymouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,200mg/kg (200mg/kg),European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry--Chimie Therapeutique. Vol. 17, Pg. 235, 1982.
Limited quantities1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH226 (98.9%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 89 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazards summaryIntraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 200 mg/kg[RTECS] Causes burnsInhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs[Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 3 (98.9%)
Adverse effectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberKV4250000
UN transport numberUN 2734 8/PG 2
Customs code29212900
Toxicitymouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,200mg/kg (200mg/kg),European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry--Chimie Therapeutique. Vol. 17, Pg. 235, 1982.
Risk statements (R)10-34-20/21/22
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS05
Hazard symbolsC
Safety statements (S)26-36/37/39-45-16
Hazard class3Eye Dam. 1Flam. Liq. 3Skin Corr. 1B
Storage class3 - Flammable liquids
Packing groupIII
GHS hazard statementsH226-H314
Limited quantities1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P233-P240-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338

Applications & Uses

Uses

Has a DNA binding effect

Uses

N,N'-Dimethylethylenediamine is used in DNA binding effect. It is used to enhance the adsorption of carbon dioxide. It acts as a ligand and form coordination complex such as dinitrato(N,N'-dimethyl-1,2-ethanediamine)copper(II) and dichloro(1,4-bis-(diphenyl phosphino)butane)-(1,2-ethylenediamine)ruthenium(II).