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: 500 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

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