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| Formula / Notation | C2H7N |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-04-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 45.08 |
| Melting Point | -114 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 61.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.687 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Very soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethylamine appears as a colorless liquid or a gas (boiling point 62 °F) with an odor of ammonia. Flash point less than 0 °F. Density of liquid 5.7 lb / gal. Corrosive to the skin and eyes. Vapors... |
| Also Known As | ethanamine; Ethanamine; Aminoethane; Monoethylamine; 75-04-7; 1-Aminoethane; Aethylamine; Etilamina; Etyloamina; YG6MGA6AT5 |
| Category | Bases & Alkalis |
What is Ethylamine?
Ethylamine is a two-carbon primary aliphatic amine. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a conjugate base of an ethylaminium.
Formula & Notation
C2H7N
IUPAC Name: ethanamine
Other Names / Synonyms: ethanamine; Ethanamine; Aminoethane; Monoethylamine; 75-04-7; 1-Aminoethane; Aethylamine; Etilamina; Etyloamina; YG6MGA6AT5
Properties & Characteristics
Appearance: Ethylamine appears as a colorless liquid or a gas (boiling point 62 °F) with an odor of ammonia. Flash point less than 0 °F. Density of liquid 5.7 lb / gal. Corrosive to the skin and eyes. Vapors.... Molecular formula: C2H7N. Molecular weight: 45.08 g/mol. Boiling point: 61.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -114 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.687 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: Very soluble (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 400 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: -0.3.
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -114 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 61.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.687 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 45.08 |
| Solubility | Very soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethylamine appears as a colorless liquid or a gas (boiling point 62 °F) with an odor of ammonia. Flash point less than 0 °F. Density of liquid 5.7 lb / gal. Corrosive to the skin and eyes. Vapors... |
Uses & Applications
Used in chemical manufacturing, pH adjustment, saponification, water treatment, and as a laboratory reagent.
Safety Information
Corrosive or irritant. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Store away from acids. Wear protective gloves and goggles. Consult SDS before use.
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Term
Ethylamine
Formula
C2H7N
CAS Number
75-04-7
Molecular Weight
45.08
Category
Bases & Alkalis
Index
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Synonyms
ethanamine; Ethanamine; Aminoethane; Monoethylamine; 75-04-7; 1-Aminoethane; Aethylamine; Etilamina; Etyloamina; YG6MGA6AT5
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethylamine is a two-carbon primary aliphatic amine. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a conjugate base of an ethylaminium.
Used in chemical manufacturing, pH adjustment, saponification, water treatment, and as a laboratory reagent.
Corrosive or irritant. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Store away from acids. Wear protective gloves and goggles. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Ethylamine is: C2H7N
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Effective Collisions
Effective Collisions
E ≥ Ea (activation energy required)
Effective Molality
m_eff = i × m (van't Hoff factor)
Effective Nuclear Charge
Z_eff = Z − σ (Slater's rules)
Efflorescence
Hydrated salt losing water in air: M·nH₂O(s) → M·(n-x)H₂O(s) + xH₂O(g)
Einsteinium
Es
Electrical Conductivity
κ = 1/ρ; Λm = κ/c
Electrochemical Cell
Galvanic cell: ΔG = −nFE_cell; Electrolytic cell: ΔG = +nFE_applied
Electrochemical Series
Arranged by E° (standard reduction potential); SHE: E° = 0.00 V
Electrochemistry
E° cell = E° cathode − E° anode | ΔG° = −nFE°
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