N-Butylethanolamine
Synonyms
Butylmonoethanolamine;
N-Butyl monoethanolamine;
2-Butylaminoethanol;
Ethanol, 2-(butylamino)-;
Butylethanalamine;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 111-75-1
EINECS: 203-904-5
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H15NO; C6H15N1O
Molecular Weight: 117.19
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
840mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
1150mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, solubilizing, dispersing, emulsifying, anticorrosive, lubricating abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as solvent.
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as corrosion Inhibitor.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
2, Industrial cleaning
Cleansing agent, corrosion Inhibitor in industrial cleaning.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 111-75-1, 2-Butylaminoethanol
Update: 20130920(1); 20200725(2);