Cas No: 141-43-5
EINESC No: 205-483-3
Molecular weight: 61.084 g/mol
Chemical Formula: C2H7NO
Chemical Structure:
Physical Properties
General Properties: Colorless, mucilage
Odor: unpleasant, ammonia-like
Intensity: 1.0117 g/cm3
Boiling point: 170 °C
Melting point: 10.3°C
Flash point: 85°C
Vapor pressure: 64 Pa (20°C)
Refraction index: 1,4539 (20°C)
Solubility : completely soluble
General Properties
Monoethanolamine is a multi-functional chemical that contains both primary amine and primary alcohol. It is a colorless, viscose liquid that has room temperature and it has a very disturbing odor. Like other alcali, it demonstrates slight alcali properties and it is commonly used as neutralizing agent for its applicaion to other stronger alcali. It has different variants that can be found in nature.
Production
Monoethanolamine is usually acquired from reaction of ethylene oxide and ammonia.
Applications
Monoethanolamine is generally used as raw material for detergents, emulgators, polishes, corrosion blockers and medicines.
It is a weak alcali and it is used as slugcatcher. It efficiently decreases carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore it is commonly used in submarines.
It is also used as buffer solution in medicine industry. It is also used as pH stabilizer.
It is also used in agriculture, plastic-rubber and textile industries
Safety Measures and Toxic Values
It is irritat for skin. It may cause vision loss if it contacts with eyes. It proves to be toxic if swallowed or inhaled.
It must be stored in cool and drought environments.