Diethylamine

Diethylamine (CAS 109-89-7), commonly abbreviated as DEA, is a secondary aliphatic amine.

Where is Diethylamine used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: buffering agent and reaction intermediate in synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including antihistamines and local anesthetics
• Agrochemical production: key intermediate for herbicide and fungicide synthesis, particularly dithiocarbamate-based compounds
• Rubber and polymer production: curing accelerator and cross-linking agent
• Personal care: pH adjustment systems for creams, lotions, and hair care products
• It functions as a chemical intermediate, pH buffer, and catalyst in the construction of more complex molecules.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration typically 99%+ for high-purity grades used in regulated applications
• Standard commercial grades include technical and pharmaceutical-grade material, with the latter conforming to USP or Ph. Eur. specifications where purity requirements are critical