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Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine

Description:
Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine, commonly referred to as TREN, is a tri-functional amine characterized by its three aminoethyl groups attached to a central nitrogen atom. This structure imparts significant chelating properties, making TREN effective in coordinating with various metal ions, which is valuable in applications such as catalysis and metal extraction. TREN is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is soluble in water and organic solvents, which enhances its versatility in different chemical environments. It exhibits a high degree of basicity due to the presence of multiple amine groups, allowing it to act as a strong nucleophile. Additionally, TREN can participate in various chemical reactions, including alkylation and acylation, making it useful in organic synthesis. However, it is important to handle TREN with care, as it can be irritating to the skin and eyes. Its applications extend to the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer chemistry, where it serves as a building block or a ligand in complexation reactions.
Formula:C6H18N4
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H18N4/c7-1-4-10(5-2-8)6-3-9/h1-9H2
InChI key:InChIKey=MBYLVOKEDDQJDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:N(CCN)(CCN)CCN
Synonyms:
  • 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)-
  • 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1,N1-bis(2-aminoethyl)-
  • 1,2-Ethanediamine, N<sup>1</sup>,N<sup>1</sup>-bis(2-aminoethyl)-
  • 2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(ethylamine)
  • 2,2',2''-Triaminotriethylamine
  • 2,2',2''-Triaminotris(ethylamine)
  • 2,2',2''-Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine
  • 2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotris[ethylamine]
  • 2,2′,2′′-Triaminotriethylamine
  • 2,2′,2′′-Triaminotris(ethylamine)
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