N-Methyldiethanolamine (CED0011992)

N-Methyldiethanolamine (C5H13NO2) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 119.16 g/mol. N-Methyldiethanolamine belongs to the amines, a subclass of organonitrogen compounds within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, it serves as a film former, a preservative, and a fragrance. The compound is found in or released from 35 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, adjustable resistors, discharge lamps, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and cores yokes or armatures, among 14 other sources. In the realm of food, food processing, and cookware, it is linked to food preservation, food contact materials, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of wort, wine, or sparkling wine. Household cleaning and consumer products utilizing this compound include soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, other smoking requisites, and tobacco smoke filters. Additionally, it is found in building and construction materials such as roofs, ladders, fencing, and ceilings, as well as in drinking water. Regarding plastics, N-Methyldiethanolamine is present in polystyrene and is released in polypropylene. Recorded exposure routes for the substance include oral, inhalation, and touch.