General Description
A clear colorless liquid. Flash point 165°F. Less dense than water and soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to make other chemicals.
Reactivity Profile
METHYLETHANOLAMINE(109-83-1) is an aminoalcohol. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides. This compound may react with oxidizing materials.
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water.
Health Hazard
Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.
Chemical Properties
viscous colourless or light yellow liquid
Definition
ChEBI: An ethanolamine compound having an N-methyl substituent.
Production Methods
Monomethylethanolamine is manufactured by reacting ethylene
oxide and methylamine with external cooling.
Toxics Screening Level
The ITSL for 2-(Methylamino)ethanol is 38 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.
