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Diethanolamine

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Chemical Product

Diethanolamine

    Synonyms:
    DEA, 2,2'-Iminodiethanol, Diolamine
    Molecular Formula:
    C4H11NO2
    Cas Number:
    111-42-2
    Molecular Weight:
    105.14 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Diethanolamine (DEA) is an organic compound that is both a secondary amine and a diol, appearing as a clear, colorless liquid or solid at lower temperatures. It is widely used in personal care products, detergents, gas treatment, and industrial processes due to its surfactant, emulsifying, and neutralizing properties.
    Applications:
    - Personal Care: Used in shampoos, lotions, and cosmetics as an emulsifier. - Detergent Industry: Component in liquid laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids. - Gas Treatment: Used in gas scrubbing to remove acidic impurities (acid gases). - Metalworking: Employed in metalworking fluids. - Pharmaceuticals: Used in certain drug formulations as a pH adjuster.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid (solid at low temperatures)
Odor Ammonia-like
Molecular Formula C4H11NO2
Molecular Weight 105.14 g/mol
Boiling Point 268 °C
Density 1.09 g/cm³
Solubility Completely soluble in water
pH (1% solution) 11.0 - 12.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Diethanolamine (DEA) is an organic compound that is both a secondary amine and a diol, appearing as a clear, colorless liquid or solid at lower temperatures. It is widely used in personal care products, detergents, gas treatment, and industrial processes due to its surfactant, emulsifying, and neutralizing properties.
- Personal Care: Used in shampoos, lotions, and cosmetics as an emulsifier. - Detergent Industry: Component in liquid laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids. - Gas Treatment: Used in gas scrubbing to remove acidic impurities (acid gases). - Metalworking: Employed in metalworking fluids. - Pharmaceuticals: Used in certain drug formulations as a pH adjuster.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid (solid at low temperatures)
Odor Ammonia-like
Molecular Formula C4H11NO2
Molecular Weight 105.14 g/mol
Boiling Point 268 °C
Density 1.09 g/cm³
Solubility Completely soluble in water
pH (1% solution) 11.0 - 12.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions