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Mono Ethanol Amine (MEA) is a colorless, viscous liquid with an ammonia-like odor, used in various industrial applications including in the production of detergents and in gas treatment processes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of surfactants, detergents, and emulsifiers.
- Gas Treatment: Applied in the removal of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from natural gas.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a stabilizer and in the synthesis of various drugs.
- Agriculture: Applied as a plant growth regulator and in pesticide formulations.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Ammonia-like odor
Molecular Formula
C2H7NO
Molecular Weight
61.08 g/mol
Boiling Point
170.3 °C
Density
1.019 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether
Flash Point
85 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with acids and oxidizers
IUPAC Name
2-aminoethanol
Молекулалык формула
C2H7NO
Молекулалык салмак
61.08 g/mol
SMILES
C(CO)N
InChIKey
HZAXFHJVJLSVMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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