2019-6-20 · Ethylenediamine (abbreviated as en when a ligand) is the organic compound with the formula C 2 H 4 (NH 2) 2.This colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor is a strongly basic amine.It is a widely used building block in chemical synthesis, with approximately 500,000 tonnes produced in 1998. Ethylenediamine readily reacts with moisture in humid air to produce a corrosive, toxic and irritating ...