Monoethanolamine
Industrial Applications
Monoethanolamine (MEA, 2-aminoethanol) is a versatile organic compound widely used in industrial applications. It functions as a gas sweetening agent to remove acidic gases like carbon dioxide from natural gas and coal gas streams. Monoethanolamine is also employed in the manufacture of detergents, surfactants, and emulsifiers, and serves as an intermediate in the production of ethyleneamines, corrosion inhibitors, and other specialty chemicals. In the pharmaceutical industry, Monoethanolamine is used as a sclerosing agent.
Physical Properties
Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. It contains both a primary amine and a hydroxyl (-OH) group, which contribute to its basicity and water solubility. Monoethanolamine is miscible with water and many polar organic solvents, and it has a relatively low viscosity and boiling point, making it suitable for a variety of chemical and industrial processes.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- 2-Aminoethanol
- 2-Amino-1-ethanol
- Ethanolamine
- Monoethanolamine
- β-Aminoethanol
- β-hydroxyethylamine
- β-Aminoethyl alcohol
- Glycinol
- Olamine
- MEA
- Ethylolamine
- 2-Hydroxyethylamine
- Colamine
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- MEA
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