Diethylenetriamine

Diethylenetriamine (DETA) is a yellow hygroscopic liquid, soluble in water and hydrocarbons. Its water solution is strongly alkaline. Its boiling point is 206 °C. Its chemical formula is H2N-CH2CH2-NH-CH2CH2-NH2 and it is an analogue of diethylene glycol. It has similar chemical behavior as ethylene diamine and has similar uses. It is used in oil industry, as a solvent for sulfur and extraction of acid gas.

Use in Explosives
Due to its similarity to Ethylenediamine, Diethylenetriamine can also be used to sensitize Nitromethane, making a liquid explosive compound similar to PLX. This compound is cap sensitive with an Explosive Velocity of around 6200 m/s and is discussed in patent #3,713,915. Mixed with unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine it can be used as a liquid rocket propellant fuel.