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Technical Data Sheet
Amietol ™ M11


Chemical Synonym
  • Hydroxyethylmethyleneimine; methyl ethanolamine; methylethylolamine; monomethylethanolamine; monomethylaminoethanol; monomethyl ethanolamine; N-Methyl-2-aminoethanol; N-Methyl-2-ethanolamine; N-Methylethanolamine; N-monomethylaminoethanol
Applications
  • Home & industrial care intermediates

Product Description
Amietol M11 (MMEA) is a clear hygroscopic liquid with an amine-like odor. The freshly distilled product is colorless, but prolonged storage may cause a yellowish discoloration.

Principal applications for Amietol M11 include:

  • Precursor for detergents, fabric softeners
  • Additive for coatings and resins
  • Component for gas sweetening solutions
  • Additive for optical brighteners
  • Fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals


Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Molecular FormulaC3H9NO
Molecular Weight75.11 g/mol
AppearanceColorless liquid
Autoignition Temperature350 °C
Boiling Point160 °C
Critical Pressure52 200 hPa
Critical Temperature357 °C
Density 
     @ 20°C0.94 g/cm3
Dissociation constant, pKa 
     @ 20°C9.95
Flash Point 
     Closed Cup76 °C
Freezing Point-4.5 °C
Heat Capacity 
     @ 20°C2.022 kJ/kg·K
Heat of Formation-198 000 kJ/kmol
Octanol-water partition coefficient, log Pow-0.91
pH 
     100 g/l @ 20°C13.6
Refractive Index 
     @ 20°C1.4389
Solubility in WaterMiscible
Surface Tension 
     @ 22°C34.4 mN/m
Thermal Conductivity 
     @ 20°C0.187 W/m·K
Vapor Density 
     (air = 1)2.6
Vapor Pressure 
     @ 30.6°C2.01 hPa
Viscosity 
     @ 20°C17.8 mPa·s



Physical & chemical behavior
Amietol® M11 (MMEA) is miscible in all proportions with water. It is also soluble in most organic solvents.

Chemically it behaves as both a secondary amine and an alcohol. Neutralisation of the amino function by acids results in salt formation.

The product is relatively stable at elevated temperatures but must be kept away from oxidants and acids.



Packaging
  • Bulk
  • Steel drums (195 kg net)
  • IBC containers (945 kg net)


Storage

Carbon steel is adequate for storage of MMEA.

Stainless AISI 316 L is preferable if color stability is to be maintained over long periods.

Copper and copper alloys should be avoided.

For bulk storage a nitrogen atmosphere is necessary to prevent the absorption of moisture and discoloration.
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2/28/2018 11:35:39 AM