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Methanolamine AminomethanolOther namesMethanolamineIdentifiers CAS number 3088-27-5 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - C(N)O
Properties Molecular formula CH5NO Molar mass 47.06 g mol−1 Appearance Colourless liquid (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Methanolamine, with a chemical formula of CH5NO, also called aminomethanol, is the simplest aminoalcohol. It contains both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. Like other amines, methanolamine acts as a weak base.
Methanolamine is produced by reacting methanol with ammonia, releasing hydrogen gas.[citation needed]
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