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Diethylamine



Diethylamine
IUPAC name Diethylamine
Identifiers
CAS number 109-89-7
SMILES CCNCC
Properties
Molecular formula C4H11N
Molar mass 73.14 g/mol
Density 0.7074 g/cm3
Melting point

-50 °C

Boiling point

55.5 °C

Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Diethylamine is a secondary amine with the molecular structure CH3CH2NHCH2CH3. It is a flammable, strongly alkaline liquid. It is miscible with water and ethanol.

Diethylamine is manufactured from ethanol and ammonia and is obtained together with ethylamine and triethylamine. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and in the production of rubber, resins, dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Diethylamine is a corrosive chemical and contact with skin may cause irritation or burns.

References

  • Merck Index, 12th Edition, 3160.
     
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