DIEA

(N,N-Diisopropylethylamine)

Other Names:

Diisopropylethylamine

Hunig's base

N-Ethyldiisopropylamine

General Information:

Structure:

CAS Number: 7087-68-5

Molecular Weight: 129.24 g/mol

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Boiling Point: 127 C

Density: 0.742 g/mL

DIEA is a base that is widely used in organic synthesis. The three relatively bulky alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen make DIEA a non-nucleophilic base.

Common Uses:

N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (DIEA) is a common base for a wide variety of reactions.

Safety:

Exposure to DIEA can cause eye and skin burns. DIEA is a flammable liquid.

References:

1) Wikipedia: N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (link)

2) www.sigmaaldrich.com: N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (link)