Amines, High-Purity Solvents

Ethylamine

Monoethylamine (MEA) 70% Aqueous Solution (CAS 75-04-7)

This offering is a 70% aqueous solution of Monoethylamine (MEA), presented as a clear, colourless liquid with a distinct ammoniacal odour. Identified by CAS 75-04-7, it functions as a versatile chemical intermediate. Key characteristics include a specific gravity between 0.880 and 0.885 at 20°C. A 10% solution exhibits a highly alkaline pH, ranging from 13.0 to 14.0. This flammable solution, due to its composition and strong basicity, is designed for various industrial applications requiring a reactive amine.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Offers high purity for demanding industrial applications.
Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis.
Finds extensive use across diverse industries like pharma, agrochemicals, and rubber.
Functions effectively as a solvent for various substances.
Acts as a crucial component in corrosion inhibitor formulations.
Valuable for producing surface-active agents and specialty chemicals.
Utilized in gas treatment processes, including within oil refineries.
Available in flexible packaging options for convenient supply and logistics.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Assay (GC): 99.5 % min.
Water Content: 0.5 % max.
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.700 – 0.704
Boiling Point: 16.6 °C
Freezing Point: -80 °C
Vapor Pressure @ 20°C: 690 mm Hg
Flash Point (Closed Cup): < -18 °C
Autoignition Temperature: 395 °C
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Ammoniacal

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and various fine chemicals.
Functions as a pH regulator in water treatment, chemical processing, and industrial applications.
Utilized for removing acidic gases like CO₂ and H₂S in natural gas processing and refinery operations (gas sweetening).
Acts as an effective corrosion inhibitor in diverse industrial systems, preventing material degradation.
Included in the formulation of personal care products such as soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and for producing surfactants and emulsifiers.
Employed as a solvent for resins, dyes, and other organic compounds in various industrial processes.