2-(ISOPROPYLAMINO)ETHANOL NEW

2-(Isopropylamino)ethanol (also known as MIPA or N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-aminoethanol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula HO-CH₂-CH₂-NH-CH(CH₃)₂.

Here are its key characteristics and uses:

Structure: It consists of an ethanolamine backbone (HO-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂) where one hydrogen atom on the nitrogen is replaced by an isopropyl group (-CH(CH₃)₂). This makes it a secondary amine.

Properties: It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It's hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) and has a strong amine odor. It is basic due to the amine group and miscible with water and many organic solvents.

Primary Uses:

• Surfactant Intermediate: Its main industrial use is as a key precursor in the manufacture of imidazoline-based surfactants and amphoterics. These surfactants are valued for their mildness, foam stability, and conditioning properties, used in personal care products (shampoos, body washes), household cleaners, and industrial applications.

• Corrosion Inhibitor: Used in formulations to protect metals, particularly in oilfield applications (acidizing fluids) and industrial water treatment.

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing various other chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and rubber chemicals.

• Gas Treating: Sometimes used as a component in solutions for removing acidic gases (like CO₂ and H₂S) from natural gas streams.

  Safety: It is corrosive and can cause severe skin burns and eye damage. It is also harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Proper handling (gloves, goggles, ventilation) is essential.

In short: MIPA is primarily an important chemical intermediate used to make mild surfactants for personal care and cleaning products, and as a corrosion inhibitor. It is a basic, corrosive liquid.