Chemical Component Summary

NameETHANE-1,2-DIAMINE
SynonymsETHYLENEDIAMINE
Identifiersethane-1,2-diamine
FormulaC2 H8 N2
Molecular Weight60.10
TypeNON-POLYMER
Isomeric SMILESC(CN)N
InChIInChI=1S/C2H8N2/c3-1-2-4/h1-4H2
InChIKeyPIICEJLVQHRZGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Details

Formal Charge0
Atom Count12
Chiral Atom Count0
Bond Count11
Aromatic Bond Count0

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank IDDB14189 
NameEthylenediamine
Groups
  • approved
  • experimental
DescriptionEthylenediamine is an organic compound that is used as a building block for the production of many other chemical products. It is also used as an excipient in many pharmacological preparations such as creams. Notably, ethylenediamine is a contact sensitizer capable of producing local and generalized reactions [A34285]. Sensitivity to ethylenediamine may be identified with a clinical patch test.
Synonyms
  • Ethylendiamine
  • Aethaldiamin
  • edamine
  • ethane-1,2-diamine
  • 1,2-diaminoethane
Brand NamesT.R.U.E. Test Thin-Layer Rapid Use Patch Test
IndicationEthylenediamine is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.
Categories
  • Allergens
  • Amines
  • Antigens
  • Biological Factors
  • Cell-mediated Immunity
CAS number107-15-3

Related Resource References

Resource NameReference
CCDC/CSDAFAMEA
PubChem3301
ChEBICHEBI:30347
ChEMBLCHEMBL816