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: 2026-06-24 18:39:39
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 | n |
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Acetylaminoethanol
| InChIKey | PVCJKHHOXFKFRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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