Diethylamine

Diethylamine
Identifiers
CAS number 109-89-7 Y
PubChem 8021
ChemSpider 7730 Y
UNII B035PIS86W Y
ChEMBL CHEMBL1189 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C4H11N
Molar mass 73.14 g/mol
Density 0.7074 g/cm3
Melting point

-50 °C

Boiling point

55.5 °C

Acidity (pKa) 10.98[1]
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
NFPA 704
3
3
1
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
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox 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. It is a colorless liquid which often appears brown due to impurities. It is volatile and has a strong unpleasant odor.

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

  1. ^ Hall, H.K., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1957, 79, 5441.

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