Diethylamine

Diethylamine (DEA) is available as an anhydrous colorless liquid. DEA has an ammonia-like odor. Diethylamine (DEA) is a secondary amine which belongs to the class of dialkylamines. It´s produced from Bio-Ethanol, a renewable resource. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications. DEA is used for the production of Diethylaminoethanole, a product used mainly in water treatment as corrosion inhibitor, for the production of DEET, a very well known insect repellent, for the production of rubber chemicals (e.g. Tetraethyl thiuram disulphide), for the production of hydroxylamine and various other chemicals and active pharma ingredients.

Synonyms
DEA, N - Ethylethanamine, N, N - Diethylamine
Chemical Formula
C4H11N
CAS Number
109-89-7

Characteristics

Molar Weight
73.139 g/mol
Melting Point
-50 °C
Boiling Point
56 °C
Flash Point
-28°C
Density
0.707 g/cc
Forms
Yellow, Liquid (clear)

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Dyes
  • Photographic supplies
  • Coatings
  • Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
  • Textile handling
  • Catalysts
  • Solvents
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Rubber
  • Electroplating

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Pulp & Paper
  • CASE & Construction
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Chemical Processing
  • Rubber