Cat Number: CHE141435

Monoethanolamine (MEA)

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CAS Number

141-43-5

Synonyms

Ethanolamine
2-aminoethanol
monoethanolamine
2-Aminoethan-1-ol

Description

Amine with alcohol and amine characteristics used in detergent, personal care, textile finishing, and wood treating products, as well as oil well and metalworking products for corrosion prevention. Also can be used as a cement grinding aid. Building block in the manufacture of triazine based corrosion inhibitors.

Molecular Weight

61.08

Molecular Formula

H2NCH2CH2OH

EINECS

205-483-3

SMILES

C(CO)N

Appearance

clear colorless liquid

Boiling Point

338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)