Compound Q&A
How is 2-{[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl](methyl)amino}ethanol (CAS: 2212-32-0) typically synthesized?
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2-{[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl](methyl)amino}ethanol (CAS: 2212-32-0) can be synthesized through the reaction of ethylamine and dimethylamine with ethylene oxide under basic conditions. Commonly, this involves the use of a strong base such as potassium hydroxide. The process yields a mixture of isomers, and the desired product is typically purified by recrystallization or distillation.
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CAS No
2212-32-0
English Name
2-{[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl](methyl)amino}ethanol
Molecular Formula
C7H18N2O
Molecular Weight
146.23 g/mol
SMILES
CN(CCO)CCN(C)C
InChIKey
LSYBWANTZYUTGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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