Formula: | C₄H₁₁N |
CAS Number: | 109-89-7 |
EC Number (EINECS): | 203-716-3 |
HS Code: | 29211110 |
UN Number: | 1154 |
IUPAC Name: | N-Ethylethanamine |
Also Known As: | DEA; N-Ethyl-ethanamine; Secondary Butylamine |
Molecular Weight, g/mol: | 73.14 |
Appearance: | Colorless to yellow liquid |
Odor: | Ammoniacal, fishy |
Melting Point, °C: | −50 |
Boiling Point, °C: | 55–56 |
Density, g/cm³ (at 20°C): | 0.707 |
Flash Point, °C: | −28 (closed cup) |
Solubility: | Miscible with water, alcohol, ether |
pH (1% solution): | Alkaline (~11.5) |
Purity, %: | ≥99 |
Grades Available: | Industrial, Technical, Pharma Grade |
Packaging: | 150kg drums, 800kg IBC tanks, bulk ISO tanks |
Primary Applications
Intermediate in pharmaceuticals (antihistamines, anesthetics)
Production of pesticides, rubber accelerators, resins
Used in corrosion inhibitors and flotation agents
Secondary Applications
Solvent in organic synthesis
Catalyst in chemical processes
Intermediate in dyes, surfactants, and textile chemicals
End Industries Served: Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Rubber, Resins, Water Treatment, Coatings, Dyes, Petrochemicals
Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 2), Acute Toxicity (Category 4), Corrosive (Category 1B)
Hazard Statements (H-Codes):
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332: Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):
P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection
P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED – rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting
P304 + P340: IF INHALED – move to fresh air and keep comfortable
Storage Conditions
Store under nitrogen in tightly closed containers
Keep in cool, ventilated area away from heat sources
Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing agents
Transport Information
ADR/RID: Class 3 (Flammable Liquids), UN1154, PG II
IMDG: Class 3, UN1154, PG II, Marine Pollutant: No
IATA: Class 3, UN1154, PG II
REACH Status (EU): Registered
FDA Approval: Not approved for direct food use
ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001)
Country Standards: Meets BIS / Technical / Pharma specifications depending on grade