Butylethanolamine
Also known as 2-Butylaminoethanol, N-Butylethanolamine, Ethanol, 2-(butylamino)-
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 111-75-1
- Formula
- C6H15NO
- Molar mass
- 117.19 g/mol
- Physical form
- Liquid
- HS code
- 292219
- Category
- Cosmetic ingredients

What is Butylethanolamine?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Butylethanolamine is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C6H15NO and a molar mass of 117.19 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 111-75-1. The IUPAC name is 2-(butylamino)ethanol.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 2-(butylamino)ethanol
- CAS number
- 111-75-1 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 203-904-5
- Molecular formula
- C6H15NO
- UNII
- 3IBO99KPV6
- MDL number
- MFCD00020570
- INCI name
- BUTYLETHANOLAMINE
- InChIKey
- LJDSTRZHPWMDPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H15NO/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6-8/h7-8H,2-6H2,1H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CCCCNCCO
Synonyms
- 2-Butylaminoethanol
- N-Butylethanolamine
- Ethanol, 2-(butylamino)-
- Butylmonoethanolamine
- 2-(N-Butylamino)ethanol
- 2-(N-Monobutylamino)ethanol
- Synergex
- 2-(Butylamino)ethanol
- n-Butylaminoethanol
- N-Butyl monoethanolamine
- 2-(butylamino)ethan-1-ol
- N-n-Butylethanolamine
- Butyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
- Butylethanalamine
- 2-n-Butylaminoethanol
- N-Butyl-2-hydroxyethylamine
- 2-butylamino-ethanol
- Hydroxyethylbutylamine
- 2-(butylamino)-ethanol
- 2-(n-butylamino)-ethanol
- 3-04-00-00682 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- N-butyl,N-2-hydroxyethylamine
- Ljdstrzhpwmdpg-uhfffaoysa-
- 2-(Butylamino)ethanol, >=98%
- 2-Hydroxyethyl(butyl)amine
Show all 27 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- n-Butyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
- Butylmonoethanolamine, N-Butyl monoethanolamine, 2-Butylaminoethanol, Ethanol, 2-(butylamino)-, Butylethanalamine
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 117.19 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 117.1154 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0.37calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 32.26 ร
ยฒcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 5calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 8calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H315Causes skin irritation.
- H318Causes serious eye damage.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements (24)
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P301 + P330 + P331If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P302 + P361 + P354If on skin: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P317Get medical help.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
Full safety data and first aidButylethanolamine suppliers
Sponsored listings first, then the documented ranking: membership, verification, replies, completeness, freshness and ratings
- India, Thane ManufacturerUnclaimed profileN Butyl Ethanol AmineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- India, Guwahati ManufacturerUnclaimed profileButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Price on request
- China ManufacturerUnclaimed profileButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Turkey ManufacturerUnclaimed profileButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, BeijingUnclaimed profileButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China ManufacturerUnclaimed profileN-ButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Price on request
- United States, Pleasant PrairieUnclaimed profileButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- United States, Great NeckUnclaimed profileButylethanolamineGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
Suppliers marked Unclaimed profile have not claimed their profile yet. They are not verified by CompoundList, their offers are price on request and details may have changed, so please confirm them with the supplier. Company representatives can claim a profile with a business email on the company's own website domain. Our team verifies each claim and sends the result by email.
Where suppliers are based
14 suppliers in 4 countries
Send one request to many suppliers
Choose up to 10 suppliers or let us match your request. Compare quotes side by side, free.
Butylethanolamine price
Indicative price range per kg from live supplier offers
Suppliers quote this chemical on request. Send one free request and compare quotes side by side.
Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industrial uses: Intermediate.
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name BUTYLETHANOLAMINE(buffering)
Functional uses
- pH regulating agent
Cosmetic functions
- Buffering
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Butylethanolamine is traded under.
Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, theirโฆ
- China21.7%
- Germany17.3%
- United States15.6%
- India * partner reported11.0%
- United States9.0%
- Germany7.2%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Butylethanolamine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Butylethanolamine, based on the data on this page
What is Butylethanolamine?
What is the CAS number of Butylethanolamine?
What is the molecular formula and weight of Butylethanolamine?
What is Butylethanolamine used for?
Is Butylethanolamine hazardous?
What is the HS code of Butylethanolamine?
Where can I buy Butylethanolamine?
Where can I buy Butylethanolamine in India?
What is the price of Butylethanolamine?
Guides for buyers
Practical guides that help when you source, ship or handle Butylethanolamine
- Article, FormulationHow to choose a cosmetic emulsifierA structured way to choose an emulsifier for creams and lotions: emulsion type, HLB and its limits, emulsifier families, formula fit, stability testing and what to ask suppliers.Read
- Guide, SafetyHow to read a safety data sheet in 10 minutesA section by section method to pull the essentials out of any 16 section SDS: identity, hazards, composition, storage, PPE, properties, transport and emergency measures.Read
- Guide, SafetyGHS pictograms, signal words and hazard statements explainedA practical guide to the nine GHS pictograms, the signal words Danger and Warning, H and P statements, and how to read a chemical label in seconds.Read
Get quotes for Butylethanolamine
Embed this structure on your websiteShow code
Paste this code into your page to show the 2D structure of Butylethanolamine with a 3D view, its CAS number where known and a link back to this page. Free to use with the link kept.
<iframe src="https://www.compoundlist.com/embed/structure/butylethanolamine-111-75-1" title="Butylethanolamine structure on CompoundList" width="360" height="420" style="border:1px solid #E7E2DA;border-radius:12px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"></iframe>Explore more in Cosmetic ingredients or HS code 292219