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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
Молекулалык формула
C4H11NO2
Молекулалык салмак
105.14 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C(CO)NCCO
InChIKey
ZBCBWPMODOFKDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs
H371 May cause damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401 Toxic to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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