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2-(Dimethylamino)ethanol, 99+%
Description
2-(Dimethylamino)ethanol is used as corrosion inhibitor, anti-scaling agent, paint additive, coating additive and solids separation agent. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes. It serves as a curing agent for polyurethanes and epoxy resins. Further, it is used as an additive to boiler water. In addition to this, it is used therapeutically as a CNS stimulant.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, acetone and benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -60°C |
| Density | 0.886 |
| Boiling Point | 134°C to 136°C |
| Flash Point | 40°C (104°F) |
| Odor | Ammonia-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.4295 |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)2NCH2CH2OH |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| UN Number | UN2051 |
| Beilstein | 1209235 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H302+H312-H314-H331-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H226-H302-H312-H332 Causes severe skin burns and 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-DIMETHYLAMINOETHANOL |
| EINECSNumber | 203-542-8 |
| RTECSNumber | KK6125000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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