Description

2-Dipropylamino-Ethanol is a versatile amino alcohol intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a tertiary amine and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating active ingredients and functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring amino alcohol functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Serves as a component in industrial cooling water treatments and metalworking fluids.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a catalyst or chain terminator in polyurethane and epoxy resin systems.
• Surfactant and Emulsifier Production: Utilized to manufacture quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty surfactants.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in formulations for acid gas (CO2, H2S) scrubbing in natural gas processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Dipropylamino-Ethanol
CAS No.	3238-75-3
Molecular Formula	C8H19NO
Molecular Weight	145.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dipropylethanolamine; 2-(Dipropylamino)ethanol; Ethanol, 2-(dipropylamino)-; Di-n-propylaminoethanol; β-(Dipropylamino)ethanol; N,N-Di-n-propylaminoethanol; 1-(Dipropylamino)-2-ethanol; 3238-75-3 (CAS)
EINECS	221-799-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Dipropylamino-Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing the results of tests such as assay, water content, and related substances. Our quality commitment ensures reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.87 - 0.89 g/mL

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