2-(Methylamino)ethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-(Methylamino)ethanol is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It finds application in various fields such as textile lubricants, polishes, detergents and in personal care products. It is also involved in electrostatic automotive coatings and in acid gas scrubbing. Further, it serves as an intermediate in polymers and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in the natural gas-processing industry.

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Applications
2-(Methylamino)ethanol is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It finds application in various fields such as textile lubricants, polishes, detergents and in personal care products. It is also involved in electrostatic automotive coatings and in acid gas scrubbing. Further, it serves as an intermediate in polymers and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in the natural gas-processing industry.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, copper, copper alloys, zinc and galvanized iron.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-83-1
• Molecular Formula: C3H9NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 75.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00002839
• InChI Key: OPKOKAMJFNKNAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylamino ethanol, n-methylethanolamine, methylethanolamine, ethanol, 2-methylamino, methylethylolamine, n-methylaminoethanol, n-methylmonoethanolamine, n-monomethylethanolamine, 2-hydroxyethyl methylamine, monomethylaminoethanol
• PubChem CID: 8016
• ChEBI: CHEBI:21763
• IUPAC Name: 2-(methylamino)ethanol
• SMILES: CNCCO

• Melting Point: -5°C
• Density: 0.939
• Boiling Point: 159°C
• Flash Point: 74°C (165°F)
• Odor: Ammonia-like
• Linear Formula: CH₃NH(CH₂)₂OH
• Refractive Index: 1.44
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2735
• Beilstein: 1071196
• Merck Index: 14,6015
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 75.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-(Methylamino)ethanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-(Methylamino)ethanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N-Methylethanolamine

RUO – Research Use Only