Ethanol Amines
Ethanolamine (2-aminoethanol, monoethanolamine, ETA, or MEA) is an organic chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH2NH2 (C2H7NO). The molecule is bifunctional, containing both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. Ethanolamine is a colorless, viscous liquid with an odor reminiscent of ammonia.
- Synonyms
- 1-amino-2-hydroxyethane I 2-amino-1-ethanol I 2-aminoethyl alcohl
- Chemical Formula
- C2H7NO
- CAS Number
- 141-43-5
Characteristics
- Melting Point
- 10-11 °C
- Boiling Point
- 170 °C
- Flash Point
- 93 °C
- Density
- 1.012 g/mL at 25 °C
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Solvents