Monoethanolamine (MEA)
Product Line Ethylene amines and ethanolamines
Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a simple ethanolamine with one primary amine and one alcohol group. It is a colorless liquid with a mild ammonia odour. MEA is mainly used in sweetening natural gas and coal gas, and as soap or amides in heavy-duty detergents. Monoethanolamine is also used in the production of ethylene amines.
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Chemical family
Ethanolamines -
CAS number
141-43-5 -
Physical form
Liquid -
Regional availability
Global -
Molecular Weight
61.1 -
Chemical name
2-aminoethanol
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Molecular drawing
Market Segments
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