Diethanolamine, often abbreviated as DEA, is an organic chemical compound that is both a secondary amine and an alcohol. Alcohol has two hydroxyl groups in its molecule. Like other amines, diethanolamine acts as a weak base. Diethanolamine is widely used in the preparation of diethanolamine and diethanolamine salts of long-chain fatty acids that are formulated into soaps and surfactants used in liquid laundry and dishwashing detergents, cosmetics, shampoos, and hair conditioners. Diethanolamine is also used in textile processing, in industrial gas purification to remove acid gases, as an anti-corrosion agent in metalworking fluids, and in preparations of agricultural chemicals. Aqueous diethanolamine solutions are used as solvents for numerous drugs that are administered intravenously. Diethanolamine appears as an oily colorless liquid or solid white crystals. Slight rotten fish or ammonia odor. Denser than water. (USCG, 1999) Diethanolamine is a member of the class of ethanolamines that is ethanol (…)

Synonyms: DIETHANOLAMINE, 2,2′-Iminodiethanol, 111-42-2, Diolamine, Iminodiethanol, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, Diethylolamine, N,N-Diethanolamine, Diethanolamin, 2,2′-Dihydroxydiethylamine, Ethanol, 2,2′-iminobis-, 2,2′-Iminobisethanol, Di(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, 2,2′-Azanediyldiethanol, Diaethanolamin, 2-(2-Hydroxyethylamino)ethanol, Bis(hydroxyethyl)amine, Niax DEOA-LF, N,N’-Iminodiethanol, N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
INCI: Diethanolamine
Chemical Formula: C4H11NO2
CAS Number: 111-42-2