Amines
REACH
1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone
CAS Number
6281-42-1
EC Number
228-491-9
What is 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone?
1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone (CAS 6281-42-1) is a cyclic urea-based amine combining a reactive primary amine with a five-membered imidazolidinone ring.
Where is 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone used?
- Water treatment: chelating agent that sequesters metal ions and stabilizes treatment chemistry
- Textile and paper: fiber-surface modification for dye uptake and wet fastness in finishing
- Coatings and adhesives: primary amine enables crosslinking with resins, aiding adhesion and film integrity in epoxy or isocyanate systems
- Personal care: buffering and conditioning agent in rinse-off and leave-on products, effective for scalp and hair
- It serves as a building block and functional additive.
Commercial specifications
- Purity 97% to 99%, depending on supplier and intended application
- Packaging: drums and IBCs for bulk industrial procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
1-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazolidin-2-one|1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidone|2-Imidazolidinone, 1-(2-aminoethyl)-|n-(2-aminoethyl)ethyleneurea|1-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazolidinone|9HKK1MLY77|1-(β-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidone|2-OXOIMIDAZOLIDINE (2-IMIDAZOLIDONE)
What are the physical properties of 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone?
Boiling Point 155-163 °C @ Press: 1 Torr
Density 1.137±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Color Orange
Form viscous oil
How is 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-imidazolidinone?
HS Code 29332900