2-(Ethylamino)ethanol (CED0026705)

2-(Ethylamino)ethanol is an organic nitrogen compound with the formula C4H11NO and an average molecular weight of 89.14 g/mol. 2-(Ethylamino)ethanol belongs to the amines, a subclass of organonitrogen compounds within the organic compounds. Industrially, the compound serves as a pH regulating agent. It has been identified in 18 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in electrodes, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, antennas, coils, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among three other sources. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, it is present in soap detergents, bleaching agents, tobacco smoke filters, cigar cigarettes, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Its presence is also recorded in building and construction materials, specifically in ladders and ceilings. Additionally, the compound is associated with food, food processing and cookware, including food preservation and fermentation processes for beer. It has also been detected in drinking water and water supply. Regarding human contact, the recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.