Description

2-Hydroxyethylammonium Acetate is an organic salt compound with significant utility as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its unique structure, combining an ethanolamine cation with an acetate anion, provides excellent solubility and reactivity for various chemical synthesis and formulation processes. This product is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and personal care industries seeking a reliable and high-purity ionic liquid precursor or buffering agent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and ionic liquid-based drug delivery systems.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a stabilizer, solubilizer, or counterion in herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a pH adjuster, humectant, or conditioning agent in skin care and hair care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst, reagent, or building block in organic reactions, including esterifications and amidations.
• Gas Scrubbing & CO2 Capture: Utilized as a component in aqueous amine solutions for acid gas removal and carbon capture processes.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a dye auxiliary, softening agent, or pH buffer in finishing treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	54300-24-2
Molecular Formula	C4H11NO3
Molecular Weight	121.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanolammonium Acetate; Monoethanolamine Acetate; 2-Aminoethanol Acetate; β-Aminoethyl Alcohol Acetate; Acetic Acid, Compd. with 2-Aminoethanol (1:1); 2-Hydroxyethanaminium Acetate; MEA Acetate; Ethanolamine Acetate Salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxyethylammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing the specific results against our rigorous specifications to meet the demands of cGMP and other relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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