Diethanolamine (DEA)

Diethanolamine (DEA) is a member of the ethanolamine class that is ethanolamine which has N-hydroxyethyl substituents. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It comes from ethanolamine.

Diethanolamine (DEA or DEOA) is an organic chemical compound containing secondary amines and dialcohol. According to the International Research Agency, the comparison asks for carcinogens for humans. Hydrophilic liquid is used as a surfactant and corrosion inhibitor. DEA is also used to remove hydrogen sulfide from natural gas.

DEA is an oily white, colorless, or solid white crystal and has a slight fish or ammonia odor. It is very soluble in water and ethanol, and slightly soluble in ethyl ether and benzene.