Monoethanolamine

Monoethanolamine (Ethanolamine) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C2H7NO, appearing as a colorless liquid. It is used to remove acidic gases from petroleum gas and to produce non-ionic detergents, emulsifiers, etc.
Chinese Name: Monoethanolamine
Chemical Formula: C2H7NO
Molecular Weight: 61.08
CAS Registry Number: 141-43-5
EINECS Registry Number: 205-483-3
Melting Point: 10 °C
Boiling Point: 170 °C
Solubility in Water: Miscible with water
Density: 1.0180 g/cm³
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Flash Point: 93.3 °C
Applications: Solvent, rust inhibitor
Applications
Gas Purification
Absorbs carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from gases.
Solvent
Gas chromatography stationary phase (operating temperature 50°C, solvent is), used for separating low-carbon alcohols and their derivatives.
Pharmaceuticals
Synthesis of antidiarrheal agents.
Dyeing and Printing
Synthesis of dyes (Polycondensation Turquoise Blue 13G).
Textiles
Used as fluorescent brighteners, antistatic agents, mothproofing agents, and cleaning agents.
Rubber Inks
Used as neutralizing agents, plasticizers, vulcanizing agents, accelerators, and foaming agents.
Others
Also used in surfactants, petroleum additives, preservatives, ink manufacturing, organic synthesis raw materials; as processing aids in the food industry; for manufacturing non-ionic detergents, emulsifiers, automotive antifreeze; as raw materials for producing ethyleneamine series products.