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Ethanolamine

A viscous, hygroscopic amino alcohol with an ammoniacal odor. It is widely distributed in biological tissue and is a component of lecithin. It is used as a surfactant, fluorimetric reagent, and to remove CO2 and H2S from natural gas and other gases.

Year introduced: 1998

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.291.375, D02.033.375.291.375, D02.092.063.291.375

MeSH Unique ID: D019856

Registry Number: 5KV86114PT

Entry Terms:

  • 2-Aminoethanol
  • 2 Aminoethanol
  • Colamine
  • Monoethanolamine

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