2-Acetylaminoethanol

Synonym(s):N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetamide

CAS NO.：142-26-7
Empirical Formula: C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 103.12
MDL number: MFCD00002836
EINECS: 205-530-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-23 20:02:38

What is 2-Acetylaminoethanol?

Chemical properties

clear viscous white to yellow liquid

The Uses of 2-Acetylaminoethanol

2-Acetylaminoethanol is a humectant recommended for use in emulsions.

The Uses of 2-Acetylaminoethanol

It finds its uses as antistatic agent, foam boosting agent, hair conditioning humectant, skin conditioning surfactant and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics industry. It is a non-tacky glycerine alternative for use in skin and hair care. It has humectant and lubricant properties for use in shampoos, treatment products and hair conditioners.

Definition

ChEBI: A member of the class of ethanolamines that is 2-aminoethanol in which one of the hydrogens of the amino group is replaced by an acetyl group.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 44, p. 654, 1979 DOI: 10.1021/jo01318a047

Properties of 2-Acetylaminoethanol

Melting point:	15.8 °C
Boiling point:	151-155 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.12 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	0.368-10.5Pa at 25-70℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.472(lit.)
Flash point:	350 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	14.56±0.10(Predicted)
form	Liquid
color	Clear white to yellow
Water Solubility	Soluble in water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25°C (est), soluble in alcohol and ether.
CAS DataBase Reference	142-26-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Acetamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-(142-26-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)- (142-26-7)

Safety information for 2-Acetylaminoethanol

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.