Hygroscopic ethanolamine, liquid above room temperature and a white crystalline solid at room temperature. Used as a chemical intermediate in detergents, personal care products, surfactants and agrochemicals.
Product Code
DEA
Diethanolamine (DEA)
CAS Number
111-42-2
EINECS
203-868-0
Description
Synonyms
Key applications
- Intermediate for detergents
- Intermediate for personal care products and surfactants
- Intermediate for agricultural chemicals
Characteristics
| Molecular formula | C4H11NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 105.14 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Color (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10 |
| Water | ≤ 0.10% |
| DEA content | ≥ 99.5% |
| MEA content | ≤ 0.1% |
| TEA content | ≤ 0.1% |
| Melting point | 27.9-28°C |
| Boiling point | 268.8-269°C |
| Flash point | 134°C (sources range 134-172°C) |
| Density | 1.0966 g/cm3 |