Description

2-Methylaminoethanol is a versatile amino alcohol with significant industrial utility. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, valued for its bifunctional reactivity. Key industries that rely on this high-purity chemical include pharmaceutical manufacturing, corrosion inhibitor formulation, and gas treatment processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and local anesthetics.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in cooling water systems and industrial process streams to protect metal surfaces.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in amine-based scrubbing solutions for the removal of acidic gases like CO₂ and H₂S from natural gas and refinery streams.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for surfactants, emulsifiers, and dye intermediates.
• Curing Agent: Used in epoxy resin systems and polymer production.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliary: Functions in softening and finishing agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylaminoethanol
CAS No.	109-83-1
Molecular Formula	C₃H₉NO
Molecular Weight	75.11 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylethanolamine; 2-(Methylamino)ethanol; N-Methyl-2-aminoethanol; N-Methylethanolamine; β-(Methylamino)ethanol; MEA; N-MEA; N-Methylaminoethanol; 2-Hydroxyethylmethylamine
EINECS	203-710-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylaminoethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required purity and specification standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.935 - 0.945
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.