The 50 types of Amine-Based Fine Chemicals
Jul 03, 2026
Aliphatic Polyamines
Diethylenetriamine (DETA) – Aliphatic polyamine; ambient-temperature epoxy curing agent used in flooring, anticorrosion, and adhesion applications. Features high reactivity and low viscosity.
Triethylenetetramine (TETA) – Polyethylene polyamine; epoxy curing agent with excellent chemical resistance, widely used in heavy-duty anticorrosion and composite materials.
Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) – Highly reactive polyamine; used in epoxy curing, ion-exchange resins, and as a raw material for oilfield auxiliaries.
Pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA) – High-amino polyamine; applied in epoxy curing, chelating agents, and water treatment chemicals.
1,6-Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) – Aliphatic diamine; used in nylon 66, polyurethanes, and epoxy curing agents to enhance heat resistance and hardness.
1,2-Cyclohexanediamine (CHDA) – Cycloaliphatic diamine; high-temperature epoxy curing agent offering yellowing resistance, high gloss, and high mechanical strength.
Isophoronediamine (IPDA) – Cycloaliphatic diamine; weather-resistant epoxy curing agent with low yellowing tendency, used in topcoats and anticorrosion coatings.
Bis(4-aminocyclohexyl)methane (PACM/DACM) – Cycloaliphatic diamine; offers high heat resistance and low moisture absorption; used in epoxy, polyamide, and PU curing.
2-Methylpentamethylenediamine (MPMD) – Modified aliphatic diamine; low viscosity and low volatility; used in epoxy flooring and fast-cure systems.
3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-diaminodicyclohexylmethane (MACM) – Cycloaliphatic modified diamine; low viscosity and high toughness; applied in epoxy composites and LED encapsulation.
Aromatic Amines
m-Phenylenediamine (m-PDA) – Aromatic diamine; used in high-temperature epoxy curing, polyimides, and aramid fiber production; offers high heat resistance.
p-Phenylenediamine (p-PDA) – Aromatic diamine; used in high-temperature-resistant resins, epoxy curing, and dye intermediates.
4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM) – Aromatic diamine; high-temperature epoxy curing agent providing high Tg, high heat resistance, and high strength.
4,4'-Diaminodiphenylsulfone (DDS) – Highly heat-resistant aromatic amine; used in aerospace epoxy, electronic potting, and heat-resistant structural adhesives.
m-Xylylenediamine (MXDA) – Aromatic-aliphatic mixed diamine; low toxicity and high adhesion; used in epoxy, nylon, and coatings.
Diethyltoluenediamine (DETDA) – Aromatic diamine; PU chain extender and epoxy curing agent with fast reaction and high elasticity.
3,5-Dimethylthio-2,4-toluenediamine (DMTDA) – Low-temperature-active aromatic diamine; used in PU elastomers, adhesives, and CASE applications.
4,4'-Methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) (MCDEA) – Sterically hindered aromatic diamine; slow-reacting PU chain extender offering high resilience and abrasion resistance.
Modified Amines / Polyamidoamines
Polyamide 650 – Condensate of dimer acid and polyamine; low toxicity and good toughness; general-purpose epoxy curing agent.
Polyamide 651 – High-viscosity polyamide; enhances adhesion and flexibility; used in anticorrosion coatings and marine paints.
Low-Molecular-Weight Polyamide Curing Agent (300#) – Fast-drying and low-volatility; used in flooring, self-leveling compounds, and adhesives.
Modified Cycloaliphatic Amine Curing Agent (EH-260) – Modified IPDA type; low viscosity, weather resistance, and high gloss; used in topcoat systems.
Phenalkamine (T-31) – Phenol-formaldehyde-polyamine condensate; cures at low temperature and under damp conditions; used in underground engineering and anticorrosion.
Modified Phenalkamine (T-33) – High-solid, low-odor; suitable for winter construction and damp-surface curing.
Mannich Base Modified Polyamine (EH-36) – High activity and water resistance; used in underwater curing and heavy-duty steel anticorrosion.
Polyetheramine D230 – Polyether diamine; low viscosity and high toughness; used in epoxy flooring and lightweight composites.
Polyetheramine D400 – Good flexibility and low moisture absorption; used in adhesives, composites, and decorative coatings.
Polyetheramine D2000 – Long-chain flexible diamine; enhances impact resistance and toughness; used in PU and epoxy toughening.
Polyetheramine T403 – Trifunctional polyether amine; high crosslinking density; used in structural adhesives and wear-resistant flooring.
Polyetheramine T5000 – Ultra-flexible triamine; used in high-elasticity systems, adhesives, and elastic coatings.
Tertiary Amines / Accelerators / Functional Amines
Triethanolamine (TEA) – Tertiary amine; used as neutralizer, emulsifier, cement grinding aid, and PU catalyst.
Diethanolamine (DEA) – Alkanolamine; used in desulfurization, emulsification, PU chain extension, and as a pH regulator in coatings.
Monoethanolamine (MEA) – Basic absorbent, neutralizer; used in metalworking fluids and as a surfactant raw material.
N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) – Tertiary amine catalyst; used in PU foaming, epoxy acceleration, and aqueous neutralization.
N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine (BDMA) – Tertiary amine accelerator; used in fast epoxy curing, casting, and electronic potting.
2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol (DMP-30) – Tertiary amine accelerator; significantly increases epoxy curing speed; suitable for low-temperature applications.
Triethylenediamine (DABCO) – Tertiary amine; PU foaming catalyst and gel catalyst; used in sponge and rigid foams.
N-Methylmorpholine (NMM) – Cyclic tertiary amine; used as PU catalyst, solvent, and organic synthesis base.
N-Ethylmorpholine (NEM) – Basic catalyst; used in polyurethane foaming and coating auxiliaries.
1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) – Superbase catalyst; used in epoxy, polyurethane, and resin synthesis catalysis.
Specialty Amines / Functional Monomers
N-Aminoethylpiperazine (AEP) – Polyamine; used as epoxy curing agent, intermediate, lubricant, and chelating agent.
Piperazine (PIP) – Cyclic diamine; used in pharmaceutical intermediates, polyurethanes, epoxy curing, and desulfurization agents.
N,N'-Di-sec-butyl-p-phenylenediamine (DBPD) – Antioxidant/antiozonant amine; used in rubber, plastics, and oil products for antioxidation and anti-aging.
Octyl/Dibutyl Diphenylamine Compound (ODPA/BDPA) – High-temperature antioxidant amine; used in lubricating oils, transformer oils, and industrial oils.
3-Methoxypropylamine (MOPA) – Alkoxy monoamine; low viscosity and low volatility; used in waterborne resins and epoxy auxiliaries.
N-(3-Aminopropyl)imidazole (API) – Imidazole-modified amine; used in medium-temperature epoxy curing, adhesives, and copper-clad laminates.
2-Methylimidazole-Modified Amine (2MZ Curing Agent) – Imidazole adduct; used in epoxy powder coatings, electronic encapsulation, and latent curing.
Quaternary Ammonium-Type Cationic Amines (1831, 1227 series) – Cationic surfactants; used as bactericides, softeners, antistatic agents, and emulsifiers.
Fatty Amine Polyoxyethylene Ethers (C12-amine EO5, C18-amine EO10) – Nonionic surfactants; used in emulsification, dispersion, wetting, and pesticide adjuvants.
Trioctylmethylammonium Chloride (TOMAC) – Quaternary ammonium phase-transfer catalyst; used in organic synthesis, extraction, and phase-transfer catalysis.
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