Bis(dimethylaminoethyl)ether

Abbreviation: BDMAEE
English name: bis(2,dimethylaminoethyl)ether; 2,2'-oxybis(N,N-dimethylethylamine)
Molecular formula: C8H20N2O

Physical and chemical properties
Appearance is light yellow transparent liquid, it can be dissolved in water infinitely, and its water solubility is alkaline.
Viscosity (25 ° C): 1.4 mPa.s
Density (25 ° C): 0.85g / cm3
Flash point: 64-68 ° C
Freezing point: below -70 ° C
Boiling point: 189 ° C
Steam pressure (21 ° C): 37Pa
Flash point: 160 ° C

System of law
Bis(dimethylaminoethyl)ether can be obtained by reacting dimethylethanol with dimethylamino-2-chloroethane for dehydrogenation.

Characteristics and uses
Bis(dimethylaminoethyl)ether is one of the important amine catalysts in the polyurethane industry. Bis(dimethylaminoethyl)ether has a very high catalytic activity and selectivity for the foaming reaction, and the purity of the pure product is very high. It is diluted with a diol to form a solution.