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Diethylamine is a colorless liquid with a strong ammonia-like odor, used in chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as a solvent.
- Chemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of other chemicals, including herbicides, fungicides, and surfactants.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied as an intermediate in the production of drugs and as a local anesthetic.
- Agriculture: Used in the formulation of herbicides and insecticides.
- Solvent: Used as a solvent in various industrial processes and as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Ammonia-like, strong odor
Molecular Formula
C4H11N
Molecular Weight
73.14 g/mol
Boiling Point
55.1 °C
Density
0.713 g/cm³
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, and ether
Flash Point
-27.5 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be stored away from heat and open flames
IUPAC Name
N-ethylethanamine
Molecular Formula
C4H11N
Molecular Weight
73.14 g/mol
SMILES
CCNCC
InChIKey
HPNMFZURTQLUMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332 Harmful if inhaled
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