Ethylenediamine

General information

Ethylenediamine is used to improve the solubility of theophylline in the formulation known as aminophylline (theophylline ethylenediamine). Aminophylline is converted to theophylline after oral and intravenous administration.

Ethylenediamine is also used as a stabilizer in creams and ointments.

Ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid is a chelating agent that is used as an anticoagulant for collecting blood samples and for removing calcium from experimental fluids in laboratories.