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Diethylamine

Diethylamine

IUPAC name	Diethylamine
Identifiers
CAS number	109-89-7
SMILES	CCNCC
Properties
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₁N
Molar mass	73.14 g/mol
Density	0.7074 g/cm³
Melting point	-50 °C
Boiling point	55.5 °C
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Diethylamine is a secondary amine with the molecular structure CH₃CH₂NHCH₂CH₃. It is a flammable, strongly alkaline liquid. It is miscible with water and ethanol.

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Diethylamine is manufactured from ethanol and ammonia and is obtained together with ethylamine and triethylamine. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and in the production of rubber, resins, dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Diethylamine is a corrosive chemical and contact with skin may cause irritation or burns.