| Methanolamine | |
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Aminomethanol |
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Other names
Methanolamine |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 3088-27-5 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | CH5NO |
| Molar mass | 47.06 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
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Methanolamine, with a chemical formula of CH5NO, also called aminomethanol, is the simplest aminoalcohol. It contains both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. Like other amines, methanolamine acts as a weak base.
Methanolamine is produced by reacting methanol with ammonia, releasing hydrogen gas.