2- -(Dimethylamino)ethoxythanol is an

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with the

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C₆H₁₅NO₂ and is a liquid at

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. Dimethylaminoethoxyethanol is polyfunctional, having a tertiary

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and

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functionality. Like other organic amines, it acts as a

weak base A weak base is a base that, upon dissolution in water, does not dissociate completely, so that the resulting aqueous solution contains only a small proportion of hydroxide ions and the concerned basic radical, and a large proportion of undissocia ...

Manufacture

Dimethylaminoethoxyethanol is manufactured by reacting

dimethylamine Dimethylamine is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2NH. This secondary amine is a colorless, flammable gas with an ammonia-like odor. Dimethylamine is commonly encountered commercially as a solution in water at concentrations up to around ...

and

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. Other methods are also available producing streams rich in the substance which then need to be further purified.

Uses

As dimethylaminoethoxyethanol is weakly basic, it has been studied as a method of absorbing

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es and in particular

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. Dimethylaminoethoxyethanol is used extensively in surfactants which have also been evaluated as corrosion inhibitors. Surfactants prepared are usually cationic and may also be used as a

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. This is particularly important for oilfield applications against

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s. The material has other uses which include: * General such as clays, intermediates, plasticizers and adhesives. * As a catalyst and especially for polyurethanes. * Process regulators * Propellants and blowing agents

Toxicity

The toxicity of dimethylaminoethoxyethanol has been extensively studied.

References

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