Description

(Dimethylamino)Methanol is a versatile amino alcohol compound that serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a tertiary amino group and a hydroxyl group, makes it a key reagent for introducing the dimethylaminoethanol moiety into more complex molecules. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients, catalysts, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and as a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for producing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Employed in the preparation of catalysts for polymerization reactions and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial cooling and processing systems.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymers, enhancing properties like solubility, adhesion, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or a precursor to other fine chemicals and specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Dimethylamino)Methanol
CAS No.	14002-21-2
Molecular Formula	C3H9NO
Molecular Weight	75.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dimethylamino)ethanol; N,N-Dimethylethanolamine; Deanol; Dimethylethanolamine; DMAE; β-Dimethylaminoethyl alcohol; N,N-Dimethyl-2-hydroxyethylamine; DMEA
EINECS	237-804-9

Quality Control

Our (Dimethylamino)Methanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with agreed-upon standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.886 - 0.890
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.429 - 1.433

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