High-Purity N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) For Organic Synthesis & Metal Catalyst Systems

Excellent Base Strength, Low Moisture Content, and Stable Global Supply For Organometallic Reactions and Fine Chemical Processes.

Ultra-High Purity Grade

N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine

High-Purity Chelating Amine for Organometallic Catalysis & Fine Chemical Synthesis

Parameter
Specification

Chemical Name

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine

CAS Number

110-18-9

Molecular Formula

C₆H₁₆N₂

Molecular Weight

116.21 g/mol

Purity

≥99.5% (GC)

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid

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High-Purity N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine

The Preferred Chelating Amine for Controlled Organometallic Reactions

TUODA’s TMEDA is a premium-grade chelating diamine widely used in organolithium and Grignard chemistry. Known for its strong coordination ability, low moisture content, and excellent solubility, TMEDA enhances reactivity and selectivity across a range of metalation and alkylation processes.

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) CAS 110-18-9 is a highly efficient bidentate ligand widely used in organometallic synthesis, especially in lithiation, metalation, and Grignard-type reactions. With its strong electron-donating ability and low steric hindrance, TMEDA facilitates the formation of stable metal-ligand complexes, improving selectivity and reactivity in both laboratory-scale R&D and industrial manufacturing.

Produced in GMP-certified facilities, our TMEDA undergoes rigorous fractional distillation and moisture control. Each batch is sealed under nitrogen and verified for ≥99.5% purity, ensuring excellent performance, low volatility loss, and consistent behavior in critical organometallic transformations.

Product Specifications

Industry-Leading Quality Parameters for High-Purity N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₆N₂
Molecular Weight: 116.21 g/mol
Purity: ≥99.5% (GC)
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Density: 0.775 g/cm³ @ 25°C

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 120–122°C
Melting Point: –55°C
Flash Point: 7°C (closed cup)
Viscosity: Low viscosity
Solubility: Miscible with water, ethers, alcohols, and most organic solvents

Packaging & Storage

Available Sizes: 100g, 500g, 1kg, 5L
Container Type: Sealed amber glass bottles or stainless steel cylinders
Storage Temp: 0°C to +30°C (keep away from direct sunlight)
Shelf Life: 12 months under recommended storage
Handling: Store under nitrogen or argon; protect from air and moisture

All specifications above are strictly validated through comprehensive quality assurance testing. Customized specifications and detailed documentation are available upon request.

Core Advantages

Why TUODA’s N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine Sets the Industry Standard

Ultra-High Purity

Industry-grade TMEDA with ≥99.5% purity ensures minimal water and peroxide content, reducing side reactions and enabling reliable results in metalation and complexation chemistry.

Enhanced Stability

TUODA’s TMEDA is purified and sealed under inert gas to prevent degradation from oxygen and humidity, ensuring consistent performance in storage and use.

Superior Performance

TMEDA acts as a powerful bidentate ligand and Lewis base, enhancing the reactivity of organolithium, Grignard, and metal-catalyzed systems.

Expert Technical Support

With over 10 years of experience in amine handling and purification, our technical team delivers tailored guidance for TMEDA use in complex organic synthesis.

Experience the difference that industry-leading TMEDA can make in your catalytic processes

Application Areas

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) Versatile Role in Modern Industrial Processes

Organometallic Chemistry

Primary application as a chelating ligand for organolithium and Grignard reagents, enhancing reactivity and selectivity in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.

Polymerization Catalysis

Used as a modifier for metallocene and Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems, improving catalyst solubility and providing enhanced control over polymer microstructure.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Facilitates regioselective metalation reactions and serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates requiring controlled lithiation steps.

Fine Chemical Production

Acts as a coordination ligand and base in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, enabling selective transformations and improved yields in complex reactions.

Transition Metal Complexation

Utilized as a bidentate ligand for transition metal complexes in catalytic systems, providing structural stability and tuning electronic properties of metal centers.

Research & Development

Essential reagent in academic and industrial research for developing novel synthetic methodologies and studying coordination chemistry of organometallic compounds.

Organometallic Chemistry

TMEDA in Organometallic Chemistry

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) plays a crucial role in modern organometallic chemistry, particularly in breaking up aggregates of organolithium reagents to enhance their reactivity and selectivity in synthesis.

Key Benefits in Organometallic Chemistry:

  • Deaggregation of organolithium clusters to increase reactivity
  • Enhancement of regioselectivity in metalation reactions
  • Stabilization of reactive organometallic intermediates
  • Promotion of directed ortho-metalation (DoM) processes

Our high-purity TMEDA ensures consistent performance in organometallic reactions, resulting in improved yields and selectivity for challenging transformations in both laboratory and industrial settings.

Case Study: Specialty Intermediate Synthesis

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer implemented TUODA's TMEDA in their organolithium-mediated synthesis of a key heterocyclic intermediate, achieving 92% regioselectivity (up from 65%) and reducing side products by 40%, significantly enhancing process efficiency.

Polymerization Catalysis

TMEDA in Polymerization Catalysis

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) serves as an important modifier in various polymerization catalyst systems, particularly for metallocene and Ziegler-Natta catalysts used in polyolefin production.

Applications in Polymerization:

  • Enhancement of catalyst solubility in non-polar media
  • Control of polymer tacticity and microstructure
  • Modification of catalyst activity and lifetime
  • Tuning of polymer molecular weight distribution

Our ultra-high purity TMEDA delivers consistent performance in catalyst modification, critical for producing polymers with precisely controlled properties and microstructure.

Case Study: Specialty Elastomer Production

A specialty polymer producer incorporated our TMEDA as a co-catalyst modifier in their metallocene system for syndiotactic polystyrene production, achieving 25% higher catalyst efficiency and significantly improved polymer stereoregularity, resulting in enhanced product performance properties.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

TMEDA in Pharmaceutical Synthesis

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) serves as a critical reagent in pharmaceutical synthesis, enabling regioselective metalation reactions and complex transformations essential for API manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical Applications:

  • Regioselective lithiation of heterocyclic compounds
  • Controlled functionalization of aromatic rings
  • Synthesis of complex chiral building blocks
  • Preparation of key pharmaceutical intermediates

Our pharmaceutical-grade TMEDA is produced under strict quality control, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency critical for validated pharmaceutical processes.

Case Study: API Manufacturing Optimization

A major pharmaceutical company implemented our TMEDA in their manufacturing process for an antipsychotic drug intermediate, achieving 95% regioselectivity in a critical lithiation step and reducing production costs by 18% through improved process efficiency.

Fine Chemical Production

TMEDA in Fine Chemical Production

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) is extensively used in fine chemical synthesis as a coordination ligand and base for various transformations requiring controlled reactivity and selectivity.

Applications in Fine Chemicals:

  • Synthesis of specialty functionalized aromatics
  • Production of advanced electronic materials
  • Preparation of specialty silanes and silicones
  • Selective transformations in multi-step syntheses

Our TMEDA provides consistent performance across diverse reaction conditions, critical for the production of high-value fine chemicals with precise specifications.

Case Study: Electronic Material Manufacturing

A leading electronic materials manufacturer implemented our TMEDA in their synthesis of a specialty conductive polymer precursor, achieving 99.2% purity and reducing production cycle time by 35% compared to their previous synthetic route.

Transition Metal Complexation

TMEDA in Transition Metal Complexation

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) functions as an effective bidentate ligand for transition metal complexes, providing structural stability and tuning electronic properties in various catalytic systems.

Metal Complexation Applications:

  • Formation of stable copper complexes for coupling reactions
  • Preparation of well-defined nickel and palladium catalysts
  • Stabilization of reactive zinc reagents
  • Development of novel transition metal catalysts

Our industrial-grade TMEDA delivers reliable performance in metal complexation, with the purity and consistency required for reproducible catalyst preparation.

Case Study: Cross-Coupling Catalyst Development

A specialty catalyst manufacturer utilized our TMEDA to develop a novel copper-TMEDA complex for Ullmann-type coupling reactions, achieving 88% yield in challenging substrate combinations and enabling a solvent-free process that significantly reduced waste generation.

Research & Development

TMEDA in Research and Development

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) is an essential reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories, enabling the exploration of new synthetic methodologies and coordination chemistry of organometallic compounds.

R&D Applications:

  • Development of novel metalation strategies
  • Investigation of organometallic reaction mechanisms
  • Study of ligand effects in catalytic systems
  • Exploration of new coordination complexes

We offer research-grade TMEDA in various package sizes suitable for laboratory use, with comprehensive safety documentation and technical support.

Case Study: Novel Synthetic Methodology

A university research group utilized our high-purity TMEDA to develop a new protocol for selective C-H functionalization of heterocycles, achieving unprecedented site-selectivity that led to a patent application and subsequent licensing to a major pharmaceutical company.

Discover how our high-purity N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) can enhance your specific application

Chemical Properties & Specifications

Industry-Leading TMEDA With Proven Purity, Volatility, and Coordination Performance

TMEDA Molecular Structure

Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₆N₂
Molecular Weight: 116.21 g/mol
CAS Number: 110-18-9

Product Specifications

Parameter
Standard Grade
High-Purity Grade
Ultra-Pure Grade

TMEDA Content

≥ 99.0%

≥ 99.5%

≥ 99.9%

Water Content

≤ 0.3%

≤ 0.1%

≤ 0.05%

Amine Impurities

≤ 0.5%

≤ 0.2%

≤ 0.1%

Color

≤ 30 Hazen

≤ 15 Hazen

≤ 10 Hazen

Heavy Metals (total)

≤ 10 ppm

≤ 5 ppm

≤ 2 ppm

Physical Properties

Property
Value

Appearance

Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Density

0.775 g/cm³ at 20°C

Melting Point

–55°C

Boiling Point

121°C at 760 mmHg

Vapor Pressure

1.6 kPa at 20°C

Flash Point

7°C (closed cup)

Solubility

Miscible with water, alcohols, ethers, and polar organic solvents

Reactivity & Handling

Pyrophoric Nature

TMEDA acts as a bidentate ligand with high electron-donating ability, forming stable complexes with transition metals and organolithium reagents. Handle under dry, inert conditions to prevent hydrolysis or air oxidation.

Water Reactivity

Highly hygroscopic and sensitive to ambient humidity. Use in dry boxes or under inert gas flow. Moisture contamination affects complexation performance.

Chemical Compatibility

Compatible with ether solvents (THF, diethyl ether), hydrocarbons, and aprotic polar solvents. Avoid mixing with strong acids or oxidizing agents.

Thermal Stability

Store in tightly sealed containers under nitrogen or argon. Recommended storage temperature: 0–25°C. Protect from heat, light, and moisture.

Packaging & Storage Information

Standard Packaging

  • 400 kg stainless steel cylinders
  • 1,600 kg ISO containers
  • 20,000 kg tank trucks

Storage Requirements

  • Store in cool, dry area (-10°C to +30°C)
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, and direct sunlight
  • Maintain inert gas blanket (nitrogen)
  • Segregate from incompatible materials

Documentation

  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
  • Handling & Storage Guidelines

Need Technical Information?

Our technical team is available to provide detailed specifications, safety information, and handling guidelines for our N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine  products.

Quality Control & Assurance

Rigorous Testing and Strict Quality Management for Consistent Excellence

Raw Material Inspection

Each batch of incoming raw materials undergoes rigorous testing to verify purity and compliance with specifications before entering production.

In-Process Monitoring

Continuous monitoring throughout the production process with real-time analytics to ensure consistency and detect any deviations immediately.

Final Product Testing

Comprehensive analysis of each production batch against all specified parameters using advanced analytical techniques.

Performance Validation

Application-specific testing to verify product performance in simulated customer processes, ensuring it meets real-world requirements.

Documentation & Certification

Comprehensive documentation package including Certificate of Analysis, traceability records, and quality assurance documentation.

Quality Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent processes and continuous improvement.

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management certification demonstrating our commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.

OHSAS 18001

Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification for safe handling of hazardous materials.

REACH Registered

Compliant with European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulation.

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State-of-the-Art Quality Control Laboratory

Our dedicated quality control laboratory is equipped with advanced analytical instruments to ensure the highest standards of product quality and consistency:

Gas Chromatography (GC)

For precise determination of TMEDA purity and impurity profiles

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-MS)

To detect trace metal impurities down to ppb levels

Karl Fischer Titration

For moisture content analysis with high sensitivity

FTIR Spectroscopy

For structural verification and identification of functional groups

Particle Size Analysis

To ensure consistent particle distribution in solid products

Our Quality Commitment

100% Batch Testing

Full Traceability

Detailed Documentation

Secure Chain of Custody

Customer Quality Assurance Program

We partner with our customers to ensure our products meet their specific quality requirements through our comprehensive quality assurance program:

We develop custom specifications to match your unique process requirements.

Tailored quality standards are provided based on your end-use application.

We offer formulation flexibility to meet specialized technical demands.

Each product is adjusted to ensure compatibility with your production line.

Regulatory and safety parameters are aligned with your regional compliance.

Regulatory and safety parameters are aligned with your regional compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA)

Still have questions? Here are answers to the most common queries buyers ask when sourcing high-purity TMEDA.

Our standard MOQ is 200 kg (one drum), though smaller packaging units such as 20 kg or 1 kg samples are available upon request for R&D or pre-shipment evaluation.

Yes, we provide 100–500 g analytical-grade TMEDA samples with full COA and SDS for quality verification before bulk purchase.

 

TMEDA is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 2372) and must be transported under UN-compliant regulations. We offer certified packaging with nitrogen purging and full shipping documentation for international transport.

TMEDA is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 2372) and must be transported under UN-compliant regulations. We offer certified packaging with nitrogen purging and full shipping documentation for international transport.

Our TMEDA is manufactured under ISO 9001–certified processes. We also provide REACH pre-registration, RoHS compliance, and full COA, SDS, and TDS upon request.

 

Store TMEDA in sealed containers under nitrogen or argon, away from light, heat, and moisture. Recommended temperature: below 25°C. Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing agents.

We maintain regular stock of TMEDA in China and bonded warehouses abroad. Typical dispatch time:

  • In-stock: within 3–5 working days

  • Custom lots: within 10–14 working days

Yes. Our support includes:

  • Full documentation package (COA, SDS, TDS)

  • Usage guidance in organometallic synthesis or complexation

  • Response within 24 hours to technical inquiries

  • Purity ≥99.5% with <0.05% water content

  • Available in low-moisture, oxygen-free containers

  • Extensive experience in exporting amine ligands to Europe, India, Korea, and the U.S.

  • Customized service with competitive pricing and reliable logistics

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