Description

2-[(Hydroxymethyl)Amino]Ethanol is a versatile amino alcohol compound with a bifunctional structure containing both hydroxyl and amino groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for synthesizing more complex chemical products. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a reactive, water-soluble amine.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ethanolamine-derived structures.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a key component in water treatment chemicals and metalworking fluids to protect against rust and scale.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in scrubbing processes for the removal of acidic gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) from industrial gas streams.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a cross-linking agent or curing accelerator in epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other polymeric systems.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: A precursor for manufacturing amphoteric or nonionic surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Used to produce ligands for metal ion sequestration in various industrial and laboratory processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(Hydroxymethyl)Amino]Ethanol
CAS No.	65184-12-5
Molecular Formula	C₃H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	91.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Hydroxymethyl)amino]ethan-1-ol; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)aminomethanol; Ethanol, 2-[(hydroxymethyl)amino]-; Bis(hydroxymethyl)aminoethane (common name); Amino-bis(methanol)ethanol; HAE; N-(Hydroxymethyl)ethanolamine; 2-[(Hydroxymethyl)amino]-1-ethanol
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Quality Control

Our 2-[(Hydroxymethyl)Amino]Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 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 (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15

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