CAS 121-05-1: N,N-Diisopropylethylenediamine

N,N-Diisopropylethylenediamine can be used to produce 1,4-diisopropyl-piperazin-2-one by heating. It is used as ligands for metathesis catalysts. It acts as anti-microbial agent. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

N,N-Bis(isopropyl)ethane-1,2-diamine

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N,N-Diisopropylethylenediamine is an organic compound that has been used as a building block for the synthesis of many other chemicals. It is a colorless liquid with a strong smell. N,N-Diisopropylethylenediamine reacts with bases in acidic environments to produce an amide. This reaction can be monitored by measuring the fluorescence resonance of the molecule. The molecule will emit light when it is excited by a laser at certain wavelengths. N,N-Diisopropylethylenediamine has been shown to have anticancer activity and benzyl groups on its structure make it more reactive than other molecules, which may account for its cancer-fighting effects. The reactivity of this molecule also makes it useful in ring-opening reactions and in the formation of acid environments.