Diethylamine
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Diethylamine | |
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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 |
NFPA 704 | |
Flash point | -28 °C (-18 °F) |
Autoignition temperature |
312 °C (594 °F) |
Explosive limits | 1.8-10.1% |
U.S. Permissible exposure limit (PEL) |
25 ppm |
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.
[edit] References
- Merck Index, 12th Edition, 3160.