Diethylhydroxylamine

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Diethylhydroxylamine[1]
IUPAC name	Diethylhydroxylamine
Other names	N,N-diethylhydroxylamine N-Ethyl-N-hydroxy-Ethanamine
Abbreviations	DEHA
Identifiers
CAS number	[3710-84-7]
EINECS number	223-055-4
SMILES	CCN(CC)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C4H11NO
Molar mass	89.14 g mol-1
Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Density	0.8853 g/cm3 (0 °C)
Melting point	-15 °C, 258 K, 5 °F
Boiling point	125 °C, 398 K, 257 °F
Solubility in water	Miscible
Hazards
Main hazards	Mutagen
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) is a chemical used in some plastics. It is often used as a protective wrap or cover.

It has 5 principal uses:

1. Polymerization inhibitor/Free radical scavenger
2. Color stabilizer (photographics)
3. Oxygen scavenger (water treatment)
4. Corrosion inhibitor
5. Discoloration inhibitor (phenolics)

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