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2-(Diethylamino)ethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Diethylethanolamine can be used as a precursor chemical to procaine. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor in steam and condensate lines by neutralizing carbonic acid and scavenging oxygen. it is used for the synthesis of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry and as a catalyst for the synthesis of polymers in the chemical industry. It is also used as a pH stabilizer.
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Diethylethanolamine can be used as a precursor chemical to procaine. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor in steam and condensate lines by neutralizing carbonic acid and scavenging oxygen. it is used for the synthesis of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry and as a catalyst for the synthesis of polymers in the chemical industry. It is also used as a pH stabilizer.
Solubility
It is miscible in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic , Avoid moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Do not store near acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -70°C |
Density | 0.883 |
pH | 11.5 |
Boiling Point | 161°C to 163°C |
Flash Point | 52°C |
Odor | Amine-like |
Refractive Index | 1.4415 |
Linear Formula | (CH3CH2)2NCH2CH2OH |
Quantity | 250 mL |
UN Number | UN2686 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H302-H311+H331-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H226-H302-H312-H332 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: 2-DIETHYLAMINOETHANOL |
EINECSNumber | 202-845-2 |
RTECSNumber | KK5075000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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