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Sigma-Aldrich

N-Methyldiethanolamine

≥99%

Synonym(s):

2,2′-Methyliminodiethanol, N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine, MDEA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3N(CH2CH2OH)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
119.16
Beilstein:
1734441
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

4 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

770 °F

expl. lim.

99 %, 55 °F
~56 %, 23 °F
~8.8 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.469 (lit.)

bp

246-248 °C (lit.)

density

1.038 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine
hydroxyl

SMILES string

CN(CCO)CCO

InChI

1S/C5H13NO2/c1-6(2-4-7)3-5-8/h7-8H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

CRVGTESFCCXCTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

N-Methyldiethanolamine is a tertiary amine utilized in boronate ester formation and nucleophilic substitutions.

Application

N-Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) may be employed in the following studies:
  • Synthesis of aluminophosphate-based molecular sieves.
  • Preparation of N-methyl-N-R-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium bromides.
  • Preparation of cationic polyurethane dispersions.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

260.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

127 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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