Amines and alcohol amines

2-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine

2-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine

Abbreviation:AEEA
CAS NO:111-41-1
DETAIL
2-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine appears as a clear colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Corrosive to tissue. Combustible, but may be difficult to ignite. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used to make other chemicals.

Applications
It is used as an important intermediate in the manufacture of lube oil additives, fuel additives, chelating agents, surfactants and fabric softeners among other applications. N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine [N-(2-Aminoethyl)ethanolamine] is used to study the aerobic biodecomposition of amines in hypersaline wastewaters.