2-Methylaminoethanol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-3 °C

Boiling point:

159 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.935 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.439(lit.)

Flash point:

163 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

pK1:9.88(＋1) (25°C)

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless to slightly yellow

PH

13.6 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)

explosive limit

1.6-17.7%(V)

Water Solubility 

miscible

Merck 

14,6015

BRN 

1071196

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

LogP

-0.91 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

109-83-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Ethanol, 2-(methylamino)-(109-83-1)

EPA Substance Registry System

N-Methylethanolamine (109-83-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

21/22-34-48/22

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 2735 8/PG 2

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

KL6650000

Autoignition Temperature

662 °F

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29221980

Hazardous Substances Data

109-83-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1391 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 1006 mg/kg

MSDS

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2-Methylaminoethanol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

viscous colourless or light yellow liquid

Uses

Textile chemicals, pharmaceuticals.

Uses

2-(Methylamino)ethanol is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It finds application in various fields such as textile lubricants, polishes, detergents and in personal care products. It is also involved in electrostatic automotive coatings and in acid gas scrubbing. Further, it serves as an intermediate in polymers and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in the natural gas-processing industry.

Definition

ChEBI: An ethanolamine compound having an N-methyl substituent.

Production Methods

Monomethylethanolamine is manufactured by reacting ethylene oxide and methylamine with external cooling.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid. Flash point 165°F. Less dense than water and soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Methylaminoethanol is an aminoalcohol. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides. 2-Methylaminoethanol may react with oxidizing materials.

Health Hazard

Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion and subcutaneous routes. A corrosive irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Flammable when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. To fight fire, use alcohol foam. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes such as NOx. See also AMINES and ALCOHOLS.

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