Title: 2-Hydrazinoethanol
CAS Registry Number: 109-84-2
Additional Names: 2-Hydroxyethylhydrazine; b-hydroxyethylhydrazine
Trademarks: Omaflora (Olin)
Molecular Formula: C2H8N2O
Molecular Weight: 76.10
Percent Composition: C 31.57%, H 10.60%, N 36.81%, O 21.02%
Line Formula: HOCH2CH2NHNH2
Literature References: Prepn from hydrazine monohydrate and 2-chloroethanol: Gansser, Rumf, Helv. Chim. Acta 36, 1423 (1953); from hydrazine monohydrate and ethylene oxide: Gever, O'Keefe, US 2660607 (1953 to Eaton Labs.); from hydrazine and ethylene oxide: GB 776113 (1957 to Olin Mathieson).
Properties: Colorless, slightly viscous liquid. d 1.11. One gallon weighs 9.26 lbs. mp -70°. bp17.5 110-130°; bp25 145-153°. Flash pt 224°F (106°C). Misc with water. Sol in the lower alcohols. Slightly sol in ether.
Melting point: mp -70°
Boiling point: bp17.5 110-130°; bp25 145-153°
Flash point: Flash pt 224°F (106°C)
Density: d 1.11
Use: Plant growth regulant.
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