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Ethylenimine

SKU 90036190 CAS 151-56-4 Available on enquiry

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Ethylenimine is a highly reactive heterocyclic amine primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, adhesives, and pharmaceutical agents. It serves mainly as the monomer for polyethyleneimine and as a building block for triethylene melamine, with its polymers going into paper and textile chemicals, coating resins and adhesive binders. This chemical is identified by CAS number 151-56-4. Molekula supplies Ethylenimine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036190
CAS Number: 151-56-4
IUPAC Name: aziridine
EC Number: 205-793-9
Exact Mass: 43.0422
SMILES: C1CN1
InChIKey: NOWKCMXCCJGMRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C2H5N/c1-2-3-1/h3H,1-2H2
PubChem CID: 9033

Synonyms

Aethylenimin
Azacyclopropane
Aziran
Azirane
Aziridine
Dihydroazirene
Dihydroazirine
Dimethyleneimine
Ethyleenimine
ETHYLENEIMINE

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Oily, water-white liquid
Odour: Pungent, ammonia-like odor
Melting Point: -74 °C
Boiling Point: 56-57 °C
Density: 0.8 (relative, water = 1)
Water Solubility: 1000 g/L (miscible)
Solubility (other solvents): Soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in ether; very soluble in chloroform; miscible in organic solvents
Vapour Pressure: 21.3 kPa at 20 °C
Refractive Index: 1.412
pKa: pKa = 8

Source: PubChem CID 9033 (HSDB, ICSC, ChEMBL)

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethylenimine used for?

Ethylenimine is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various polymers, adhesives, and pharmaceutical products.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ethylenimine?

The chemical formula for Ethylenimine is C2H5N and it has a molecular weight of 43.07 g/mol.

How should Ethylenimine be stored?

Ethylenimine should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources, sparks, and incompatible materials, in accordance with local safety regulations.

What grade of Ethylenimine is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity levels and grades available for your specific application.

Can Molekula supply Ethylenimine in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Ethylenimine in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.