N,N-Diisopropylethylamine is used as a base in organic reactions. Used in the preparation of (-)Gambierol a marine polycyclic ether toxin. It is also used in the synthesis of potent inhibitors of human brain memapsin, a key effector in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Synonyms:
1,1'-Dimethyltriethylamine; Bis(1-methylethyl)ethylamine; DIEA; DIPEA; Diisopropylethylamine; Ethyl-N,N-diisopropylamine; Ethyldiisopropylamine; Huenig's base; Hunig's base; Hunig's reagent; N,N-Bis(1-methylethyl)-N-ethylamine; N,N-Diisopropylethylamine; N-Ethyl-N,N-diisopropylamine; N-Ethyl-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-propanamine; N-Ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amine; N-Ethyl-N-propan-2-ylpropan-2-amine; N-Ethyldiisopropylamine; NSC 147491

CAS No:
7087-68-5

Molecular Formula:
C8H19N

Molecular Weight:
129.25

Purity:
≥99% (GC)

Appearance:
Colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid

Density:
0.750-0.770

Water (KF):
≤0.1%

Diisopropylamine:
≤0.2%

Total Organic by Product:
≤0.3%

Residue of Evaporation:
As Reported

Storage and Stability:
Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.