Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Dow Monoethanolamine MEA

Dow Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a core basic chemical raw material in Dow's alkanolamine series. Designed for diverse industrial systems such as gas purification, fine chemicals and surfactant synthesis, it is a multifunctional chemical with dual functional groups of amino and hydroxyl, featuring efficient acid gas absorption and excellent chemical reaction activity

Features Of Dow Monoethanolamine MEA


  1. Excellent System Stability - With both dispersion and plasticizing functions, improving formulation storage stability and end product performance

  2. Efficient Gas Absorption & Regeneration - Rapidly absorbs acid gases such as CO₂ and H₂S, desorbs and regenerates when heated, with high recycling rate

  3. Dual-Functional Group Activity - Synergistic effect of amino and hydroxyl groups, excellent chemical reaction activity, suitable for diverse synthesis scenarios

  4. Broad-Spectrum Solubility & Compatibility - Widely miscible with water, alcohols, etc., excellent solubility and wide formula adaptability

  5. Strong Emulsification & Foam Stabilization - With both emulsification and foaming functions, improving system dispersion uniformity and optimizing product processing performance

Typical Applications Of Dow Monoethanolamine MEA

  1. Gas Purification Field - Used for desulfurization and decarbonization of natural gas and refinery gas, and flue gas desulfurization of power plants to ensure gas purity

  2. Surfactant Synthesis - Prepares alkanolamine soaps and non-ionic surfactants for detergents and emulsifiers

  3. Fine Chemical Synthesis - Serves as intermediate for pharmaceuticals and pesticides, synthesizing cephalosporin drugs, herbicides, etc.

  4. Coating & Resin Industry - Used in the synthesis of epoxy resin curing agents to improve film flexibility and corrosion resistance

Specifications Of Dow Monoethanolamine MEA

Chemical NameMonoethanolamine; 2-Aminoethanol; 2-Hydroxyethylamine
English Alias2-Aminoethanol; 2-Aminoethyl alcohol
CAS No.141-43-5
Molecular FormulaC₂H₇NO
Molecular Weight61.0837
Physical FormColorless viscous liquid with ammonia odor, extremely hygroscopic
Purity≥ 99 % (Typical)


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