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n-methyldiethanolamine

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N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) is a tertiary amine used as a solvent in gas purification processes, particularly for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from natural gas and other industrial gas streams. It is synthesized through the reaction of diethanolamine (DEA) with formaldehyde and hydrogen. MDEA exhibits a high selectivity for acidic gases like CO2 and H2S, making it an efficient absorbent. The amine's high basicity facilitates the absorption of these gases, while its relatively low vapor pressure ensures minimal losses during regeneration. MDEA's chemical properties, including its ability to form stable carbamates with CO2, contribute to its effectiveness in gas purification. The use of MDEA in gas processing plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving the efficiency of various industrial processes. Extensive research focuses on optimizing MDEA-based absorption processes, studying its reaction kinetics, and exploring novel applications. These studies aim to enhance the efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability of gas purification technologies, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and minimizing energy consumption.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7767
CHEMBL ID3185149
SCHEMBL ID17605
MeSH IDM0052273

Synonyms (87)

Synonym
AKOS009031354
LS-13102
nsc-49131
nsc51500
nsc49131
nsc-51500
ethanol,2'-(methylimino)bis-
methylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
n-methylimino-2,2'-diethanol
n-methyl-2,2'-iminodiethanol
methyldiethanolamine
diethanolmethylamine
n,n-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine
nsc-11690
bis(2-hydroxyethyl) methyl amine
wln: q2n1 & 2q
nsc11690
n-methyliminodiethanol
2,2'-(methylimino)diethanol
105-59-9
usaf do-52
methyliminodiethanol
n-methyldiethanolamine
ethanol,2'-(methylimino)di-
ethanol, 2,2'-(methylimino)bis-
bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine
brn 1734441
n-methyldiethanolimine
methyl diethanolamine
einecs 203-312-7
2-(n-2-hydroxyethyl-n-methylamino)ethanol
ethanol, 2,2'-(methylimino)di-
n-methylaminodiglycol
n,n-di(2-hydroxyethyl)-n-methylamine
2,2'-methyliminodiethanol
nsc 11690
ccris 4843
inchi=1/c5h13no2/c1-6(2-4-7)3-5-8/h7-8h,2-5h2,1h
n-methyldiethanolamine, >=99%
591248-66-7
2-[2-hydroxyethyl(methyl)amino]ethanol
FT-0663293
NCGC00248955-01
NCGC00258751-01
cas-105-59-9
dtxcid605591
dtxsid8025591 ,
tox21_201199
M0505
n-methyl-diethanolamine
STL281951
unii-3ig3k131qj
hsdb 6804
3ig3k131qj ,
4-04-00-01517 (beilstein handbook reference)
ec 203-312-7
bis(hydroxyethyl)methylamine
methyldiethanolamine, n-
amino alcohol mda
n-methyl-n,n-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
n-methyldiethanolamine [hsdb]
methyl diethanolamine [inci]
2,2'-(methylimino)bis(ethanol)
SCHEMBL17605
2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(methyl)amino]ethan-1-ol
n-methyl diethanolamine
2-[(2-hydroxy-ethyl)methyl-amino]-ethanol
di(hydroxyethyl)methylamine
methyl diethanol amine
n-methyl diethanol-amine
mdea (diol)
n-methyl-diethanol amine
n-(2-hydroxyethyl)-n-methylethanolam
n-methyl-2,2-iminodiethanol
CHEMBL3185149
bis-(hydroxyethyl)methylamine
mfcd00002848
J-523676
n-methyldethanolamne
n-methyldiethanolamine, 99%
n-methyldiethanolamine 1000 microg/ml in ammonium hydroxide
2,2'-(methylazanediyl)diethanol
n,n-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-methylamine
Q252344
2-hydroxy-1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamino]-ethyl
AT34020
2,2'-(methylazanediyl)bis(ethan-1-ol)

Research Excerpts

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The effect of contact time, temperature, and amine concentration on the rate of absorption and the selectivity were studied by absorption experiments in a wetted wall column at atmospheric pressure and constant feed gas ratio."( Simultaneous absorption of CO2 and H2S into aqueous blends of N-methyldiethanolamine and diethanolamine.
Bandyopadhyay, SS; Mandald, B, 2006
)
0.57
"Three kinds of blended absorbents were investigated on bench-scale experimental bench according to absorption rate and regeneration grade to select a reasonable additive concentration."( [Study of new blended chemical absorbents to absorb CO2].
Cen, KF; Fang, MX; Luo, ZY; Wang, JL; Yan, SP, 2007
)
0.34
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (1)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency54.76240.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159552; AID1159555
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (13.04)18.2507
2000's7 (30.43)29.6817
2010's9 (39.13)24.3611
2020's4 (17.39)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 50.01

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index50.01 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.18 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.78 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index74.20 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (50.01)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other23 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]