Title: 2-Amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol
CAS Registry Number: 115-70-8
Molecular Formula: C5H13NO2
Molecular Weight: 119.16
Percent Composition: C 50.40%, H 11.00%, N 11.75%, O 26.85%
Literature References: An amino glycol prepd by reduction of cataytic hydrogenation of the corresp nitro compound: Vanderbilt, Hass, US 2174242 (1940); Johnson, Degering, J. Org. Chem. 8, 7 (1943). Manuf: McMillan, US 2485982 (1949 to Comm. Solvents).
Properties: Crystalline mass, mp 37.5-38.5°. (The commercial product may be a viscous liquid.) d2020 1.099. nD20 1.490. bp10 152-153°. Miscible with water. Sol in alcohols. pH of 0.1 molar aq soln 10.8.
Melting point: mp 37.5-38.5°
Boiling point: bp10 152-153°
Index of refraction: nD20 1.490
Density: d2020 1.099
Use: In the synthesis of surface-active agents, vulcanization accelerators, pharmaceuticals. As emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, leather dressings, textile specialties, polishes, cleaning compounds, so-called soluble oils. For absorbing CO2 and H2S from industrial gases. |