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N,N,N′,N′′,N′′-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine

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Synonym(s):
PMDETA, PMDTA
Linear Formula:
[(CH3)2NCH2CH2]2NCH3
CAS Number:
3030-47-5
Molecular Weight:
173.30
Beilstein:
1741396
EC Number:
221-201-1
MDL number:
MFCD00014876
PubChem Substance ID:
24862979
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor pressure

0.23 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

311 °F

expl. lim.

5.6 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.442 (lit.)

bp

198 °C (lit.)

mp

−20 °C (lit.)

density

0.83 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CN(C)CCN(C)CCN(C)C

InChI

1S/C9H23N3/c1-10(2)6-8-12(5)9-7-11(3)4/h6-9H2,1-5H3

InChI key

UKODFQOELJFMII-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

N,N,N′,N′′,N′′-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (PMDETA) is an amine-based monomer compound that plays a crucial role in the field of polymers, particularly in the synthesis of TRPs- thermoresponsive polymers. PMDETA acts as a versatile ligand or catalyst in various polymerization reactions. It forms complexes with transition metals, which are utilized in the production of specialty polymers, block copolymers, and polymers with modified properties. These polymers find applications across a broad range of industries, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and coatings. When incorporated into the polymer structure, PMDETA helps impart thermoresponsive behavior to the final product, enabling reversible changes in solubility, conformation, or other physical properties in response to temperature variations. This makes PMDETA a valuable component in the synthesis and design of TRPs, which find uses in areas such as drug delivery systems, smart materials, and responsive coatings.

Application

N,N,N′,N′′,N′′ Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine can be used as:
  • A catalyst in the synthesis of multifunctional silicone acrylate prepolymers for use in UV-curable coatings.
  • A multifunctional initiating and cross-linking agent in the synthesis of polyacrylamide hydrogels. It improves the mechanical properties of the hydrogels, such as toughness and resilience, without compromising their biocompatibility.
  • An organocatalyst in ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of trimethylene carbonate. This catalyst can be easily removed after the reaction compared to metal catalysts.
  • A catalyst along with CuBr to synthesize a series of side-chain azobenzene poly(meth)acrylates via the atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP) technique.
  • An initiator to grow polystyrene chains to prepare polyolefin-polystyrene copolymers.

Pictograms

CorrosionSkull and crossbones
GHS05,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302 - H311 - H314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

168.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

76 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Controllable ring-opening polymerization of trimethylene carbonate catalyzed by aliphatic tertiary amines in the presence of benzyl alcohol or F127
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Polymer International, 61(10), 1525-1531 (2012)
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This paper describes the synthesis, thermal characterization and optical properties of liquid crystalline homopolymers and block copolymers with a repeating unit consisting of two functional units, with at least one of them being an azobenzene. Films of these polymers have
Piotr Cieciórski et al.
Polymers, 13(13) (2021-07-03)
Here, we report our studies on photoresponsive poly(meth)acrylates containing azobenzene groups connected to a polymer backbone via a short methylene linker. A series of side-chain azobenzene polymers was synthesized via the atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) technique using several catalytic
Amit Kumar et al.
Scientific reports, 8(1), 7965-7965 (2018-05-23)
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