MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA)

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as an auxiliary agent in the coating industry.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as pharmaceutical, organic synthesis intermediates.

CAS Number: 109-83-1 
EC Number: 203-710-0 
Molecular formula: C₃H₉NO
Molar mass: ≈ 75.11 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
MMEA, 2-Methylaminoethanol, Methyl β-hydroxyethylamine, 2-Methylamino-1-ethanol, N-Methylethanolamine, (2-Hydroxyethyl)methylamine, 2-(Methylamino)ethanol, Mono-methylaminoethanol, Mono-methylethanolamine, N-mono methylethanolamine, Methylethanolamine, N-methyl-2-aminoethanol, N-methyl-2-ethanolamine, N-methyl-2-hydroxyethylamine, MMEA, 2-Methylaminoethanol, Methylethanolamin, (2-Hydroxyethyl)methylamin, 2-(Methylamino)ethanol, Methyl Hydroxyethyl Amine, MMEA、Methyl ethanolamine, Methylaminoethanol, MMEA, AKOS BBS-00004409, 1-aminopropan-2-ol, Methylethanolamine, METHYLETHYLOLAMINE, 2-METHYLAMINOETHANOL, N-Methylethanolamine, N-METHYLETHANOLAMINE, 1-(methylamino)ethanol, 2-(Methylamino)ethanol, 2-(METHYLAMINO)ETHANOL, Monomethylamino ethanol, N-MethylEthanolamine(Mmea), N-METHYL(B-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINE, 2-hydroxy-N-methylethanaminium

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA), commonly known as MMEA, it is a colorless or yellowish liquid with ammonia odor, which is flammable and miscible with water, ethanol, benzene, ether and acetone.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also an inhibitor of ethanolamine phosphokinase.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a clear, colourless with peculiar smell.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is soluble in water, alcohol and benzene.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also known as MMEA or N-Methyl Ethanolamine, 2-Methylaminoethanol, Methyl ethanolamine, (2-Hydroxyethyl) methylamine or Mono Methyl Amino Ethanol.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a clear, ammonia-scented, strongly basic liquid (CAS 109-83-1; EC 203-710-0; MW ≈ 75 g/mol).

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) has excellent solubility, moderate boiling point (~159 °C), and strong basicity.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA)—also known as N-Methylethanolamine—covering its identifiers, synonyms, physical/chemical properties, uses, and safety considerations.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a clear, Colourless with Peculiar smell.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is soluble in water, alcohol and benzene.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also known as a MMEA or N-Methyl Ethanolamine, 2-Methylaminoethanol, Methyl ethanolamine, (2-Hydroxyethyl) methylamine or Mono Methyl Amino Ethanol.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is versatile bifunctional molecules compound that combines the characteristic of Amine and Hydroxyl group.

So during the reaction Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) behaves like alcohol and Amine but Amine Group usually exhibits the greater activity.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a clear, colorless, liquid with an aminelike odor and it is miscible in water, ethanol.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also known as MMEA or N-Methyl Ethanolamine, 2-Methylaminoethanol, Methyl ethanolamine, (2-Hydroxyethyl) methylamine or Mono Methyl Amino Ethanol.

USES and APPLICATIONS of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as an auxiliary agent in the coating industry.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as a pH regulator.
As Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA)'s low odor, now widely used in electronic cleaning solution, etching solution and other industries.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as pharmaceutical, organic synthesis intermediates.
Industrial & Laboratory: Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used intermediate in chemical synthesis, including pharmaceuticals and polymers.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as a solvent and in natural gas processing with other ethanolamines.
In coatings and paints, Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used as a solubilizer, stabilizer, and cation neutralizer.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is found in surfactants, emulsifiers, brighteners (especially for textiles), and as a chain extender in epoxy reactions.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is precursor in synthesis of compounds like sarcosine, dimethylaminoethanol, and pharmaceuticals (e.g., certain antihistamines).
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA)’s widely used as a chemical intermediate, solvent, emulsifier, and neutralizing agent in coatings, textiles, and polymer synthesis.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is widely used as an intermediates in many applications within various industries like Dye stuff, Lubricant, Lacquer, Coating, Paint, pesticide, bactericide, personal care, Whiting agent & gas treatment, etc., however MMEA is largest utilized in the textile, pharmaceutical, household & specialist industries.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also used in manufacturing of surface Active agent & wetting agent.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used Dye intermediate, Optical brightners, Pharmaceuticals and Textile Auxiliaries.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is used mainly as a building block in the coatings industry.

Other applications of Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) include use in lubricants and as a building block in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is widely used as an intermediates in many applications within various industries like Dye stuff, Lubricant, Lacquer, Coating, Paint, pesticide, bactericide, personal care, Whiting agent & gas treatment, etc.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is the largest utilized in the textile, pharmaceutical, household & specialist industries.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also used in manufacturing of surface Active agent & wetting agent.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is versatile bifunctional molecules compound that combines the characteristic of Amine and Hydroxyl group.

So during the reaction, Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) behaves like alcohol and Amine but Amine Group usually exhibits the greater activity.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of choline.
With both an amine and a hydroxyl functional groups, Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a useful intermediate in the chemical synthesis of various products including polymers and pharmaceuticals.

KEY FEATURES of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a clear, colorless liquid, soluble in water.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is mainly used for textile chemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs, optical brighteners, corrosion inhibitors, agrochemicals, refractory binder.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is widely used as an intermediate in many applications within various industries like dyestuff, lubricant, lacquer, coating, paint, pesticide, bactericide, personal care, whiting agent and gas treatment.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is largely utilized in the textile, pharmaceutical, household.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL BEHAVIOR of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is miscible in all proportions with water.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is also soluble in most organic solvents.

Chemically, Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) behaves as both a secondary amine and an alcohol.
Neutralisation of the amino function by acids results in salt formation.

Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is relatively stable at elevated temperatures but must be kept away from oxidants and acids.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is a clear, Colourless with Peculiar smell.
Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA) is soluble in water, alcohol and benzene.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Ammoniacal scent
Density: ≈ 0.935 g/mL at 25 °C
Melting/Freezing Point: –4.5 °C (–4.5 °C)
Boiling Point: ~158–159 °C
Vapor Pressure: ~0.5 mm Hg (≈ 0.6 hPa) at 20 °C
Refractive Index (n_D 20): ~1.439
Solubility: Miscible with water; soluble in alcohols & chloroform
pH (100 g/L in water): ≈ 13.6 (strongly basic)
Flash Point: ~76 °C (TCC) ≈ 163 °F

Explosive Limits: ~1.6–17.7% (v/v in air)
LogP (octanol/water): ~–0.91 to –0.94 (hydrophilic)
Chemical Formula: CH3NH (C2H4OH)
Specific Gravity at 20/20°C: 0.939 – 0.943
Distillation Range (760 mm/Hg.) I.B.P.: 155ºC (Minimum)
D.P.: 165ºC (Maximum)
Moisture: 0.2-0.5%
Colour: 50 APHA (Maximum)
Refractive Index at 20°C: 1.438
Viscosity at 20°C: 13 CPS (Approx.)

Flash Point (PMCC): 74ºC (Approx.)
Equivalent Mass: 74 -76
CAS No.: 109-83-1
Assay: Min. 99% by GC
Distillation Range: 152ºC – 162ºC (95ml)
Water Content: 0.5 max % by wt
Specific Gravity at 20/20°C: 0.936 - 0.942
Colour: 20 APHA max
Freezing Point: -4.5ºC
Refractive Index, n20D: 1.4385

Dynamic Viscosity, at 20ºC, mPas: 13
pH of 0.1N Aq. soln.: > 10
Molecular Formula: C3H9NO
Molecular Weight: 75.11 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Autoignition Temperature: 350 °C
Boiling Point: 160 °C
Critical Pressure: 52 200 hPa
Critical Temperature: 357 °C
Density @ 20°C: 0.94 g/cm³

Dissociation Constant, pKa @ 20°C: 9.95
Flash Point (Closed Cup): 76 °C
Freezing Point: -4.5 °C
Heat Capacity @ 20°C: 2.022 kJ/kg·K
Heat of Formation: -198 000 kJ/kmol
Octanol-water Partition Coefficient, log Pow: -0.91
pH 100 g/L @ 20°C: 13.6
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.4389
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Surface Tension @ 22°C: 34.4 mN/m
Thermal Conductivity @ 20°C: 0.187 W/m·K

Vapor Density (air = 1): 2.6
Vapor Pressure @ 30.6°C: 2.01 hPa
Viscosity @ 20°C: 17.8 mPa·s
Chemical Formula: C3H9NO
IUPAC Name: 2-(Methylamino)ethanol
CAS Number: 131-65-9
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Amine-like, somewhat similar to that of ammonia
Density: Approximately 0.90 g/cm³
Boiling Point: Around 161°C (322°F)

Melting Point: Around -25°C (-13°F)
Solubility: Miscible with water and most organic solvents
pH: Basic, typical of alkanolamines
Basicity: MMEA is a weak base due to the presence of the amine group, which can accept protons.
Reactivity: It can react with acids to form salts, 
and it can also undergo various reactions typical of amines and alcohols, 
such as alkylation or esterification.
Applications: Dye intermediate, Optical brighteners, 
Pharmaceuticals and Textile Auxiliaries

CAS: 109-83-1
EINECS: 203-710-0
InChI: InChI=1/C3H9NO/c1-4-2-3-5/h4-5H,2-3H2,1H3/p+1
Molecular Formula: C3H9NO
Molar Mass: 75.11
Density: 0.935 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Melting Point: -3 °C
Boiling Point: 159°C (lit.)
Flash Point: 163°F
Water Solubility: miscible

Vapor Pressure: 0.5 mm Hg (20 °C)
Vapor Density: 2.6 (vs air)
Appearance: Liquid
Color: Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Merck: 14,6015
BRN: 1071196
pKa: pK1: 9.88(+1) (25°C)
pH: 13.6 (100 g/L, H2O, 20°C)
Storage Condition: Store below +30°C.
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Explosive Limit: 1.6-17.7%(V)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.439(lit.)

FIRST AID MEASURES of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Call in ophthalmologist. 
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Foam 
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A 
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of MONOMETHYLETHANOLAMINE (MMEA):
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available