Monoethanolamine (MEA) (2-aminoethanol)

Monoethanolamine (MEA) (2-aminoethanol)

Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a simple ethanolamine; with one primary amine and one alcohol group. It is a; colorless liquid with a mild ammonia odour. MEA is; mainly used in sweetening natural gas and coal gas,; and as soap or amides in…

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Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a simple ethanolamine with one primary amine and one alcohol group. It is a colorless liquid with a mild ammonia odour. MEA is mainly used in sweetening natural gas and coal gas, and as soap or amides in heavy-duty detergents. Monoethanolamine is also used in the production of ethylene amines.

Chemical family: Ethanolamines CAS number: 141-43-5 Physical form: Liquid Regional availability: Global Molecular Weight: 61.1 Chemical name: 2-aminoethanol

Market segment: Chemical intermediates Functions: Raw Material, Scale inhibitor, Chemical Intermediate, Chemical Reagent, Dispersing Agent, Solvent Applications: Detergents, Gas sweetening, Metalworking Lubricant Additives, Wood Preservation, Bath and Shower Products, Hair care

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