Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
112-24-3
Alternate CAS Number
38260-01-4(Dihydrochloride); 4961-40-4(Tetrahydrochloride)
Molecular Formula
C6H18N4
Molecular Weight
146.23
Synonym

TETA;Trientine;TRIEN;triethylentetramine;TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA);3,6-Diazaoctanethylenediamin;N1-[2-(2-Amino-ethylamino)-ethyl]-ethane-1,2-diamine

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Triethylenetetramine (TETA) is a versatile organic compound used primarily as a chelating agent, curing agent for epoxy resins, and intermediate in chemical synthesis. It is also employed in pharmaceuticals to treat copper overload disorders and in industrial applications such as polyamide and polymer production.