tetramethylethylenediamine

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What does tetramethylethylenediamine mean?

An organic compound derived from ethylenediamine by replacement of the four N-H groups with four N-methyl. It has a fishy odour and is used as a reagent and a ligand for metal ions.

Where does tetramethylethylenediamine come from?

From tetra- + methyl + ethylenediamine.

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