Synonym(s): TEMED Formula: C6H16N2 Formula weight: 116.21 CAS Number: 110-18-9 UN Number: UN2372 Hazard Class: 3 Packing Group: II Harmonized Tariff Code:  2921.29 Hazard Statements: H225-H314-H302-H332 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes severe skin burns and eye…

N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine is used to catalyze the formation of free radicals from ammonium persulfate or riboflavin. The free radicals will cause acrylamide and bis-acrylamide to polymerize to form a gel matrix which can be used for sieving macromolecules such as nucleic acids…