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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.
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
IUPAC Name
2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethanol
Молекулалық формула
C4H11NO2
Молекулалық салмақ
105.14 g/mol
SMILES
C(CO)NCCO
InChIKey
ZBCBWPMODOFKDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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