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NNNN-TETRAMETHYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE AR TEMED

Product code RXSOL-60-6605-021

NNNN-TETRAMETHYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE AR TEMED

Description
TEMED (N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine) is a tertiary amine used to catalyze formation of free radicals from ammonium persulfate (APS) and riboflavin. Because of its properties, TEMED promotes the acrylamide polymerization process.
Application
Application

N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine is an ethylenediamine derivative in which each nitrogen carries two methyl substituents. It is widely employed both as a ligand for metal ions and as a catalyst in organic polymerisation. It has a role as a chelator and a catalyst.