n-Acetylethanolamine
CAS 142-26-7
EC 205-530-8
Formula C4H9NO2
MW 103.12 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsTextile, Leather & Paper Humectant & MoisturizingRheology ModificationEmulsification & Dispersion
Description
N-Acetylethanolamine (CAS 142-26-7), also known as Acetamide MEA, 2-Acetamidoethanol, and Acetylcolamine, is an acetylated amino alcohol belonging to the ethanolamine family. It carries no assigned E-code. The compound is produced by the acetylation of monoethanolamine and is classified under HS code 29241990.
In personal care formulations, N-Acetylethanolamine functions as a humectant by attracting and retaining moisture within the skin or hair matrix, improving hydration without occlusion. In textile and leather processing, it supports emulsification of treatment baths and assists in uniform dye or finish dispersion across fiber surfaces.
This material is supplied as a liquid grade and falls under REACH registration requirements for commercial use within the European Economic Area. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation including SDS, CoA, and REACH compliance status. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier volume tier.
In personal care formulations, N-Acetylethanolamine functions as a humectant by attracting and retaining moisture within the skin or hair matrix, improving hydration without occlusion. In textile and leather processing, it supports emulsification of treatment baths and assists in uniform dye or finish dispersion across fiber surfaces.
This material is supplied as a liquid grade and falls under REACH registration requirements for commercial use within the European Economic Area. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation including SDS, CoA, and REACH compliance status. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier volume tier.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 63-65 °C |
| Boiling Point | 166-167 °C @ Press: 8 Torr |
| Density | 1.1079 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 350 °F |
| Appearance | clear viscous white to yellow liquid |
| Color | Clear white to yellow |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25°C (est), soluble in alcohol and ether. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.368-10.5Pa at 25-70℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.472(lit.) |
| Log P | -0.117 at 22.2℃ and pH5.4 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS05 GHS07
H
H315H318H335
P
P261P264P271P280P317P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29241990 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetamideacetic monoethanolamideAcetamide MEAAcetylcolamine2-ACETAMIDOETHANOL2-acetamtdoethanolN-EthanolacetamideTIMTEC-BB SBB007954
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