Diethylenetriamine is an analogue of diethylene glycol. It has similar chemical behavior as ethylene diamine and has similar uses. It is a weak base and its aqueous solution is alkaline. It is used in oil industry, as a solvent for sulfur and extraction of acid gas. DETA have ability to capture carbon monoxide from aqueous solutions has been studied.

Application

DETA is ALKALINE a weak base aqueous solution. DETA DiethyleneTriamine used in formulation of  asphalt, anti-stripping agents, emulsifiers, chelating agents, epoxy curing agents and wet strength resins.