Ethanolamine

**Definition:** A viscous, hygroscopic amino alcohol with an ammoniacal odor. It is widely distributed in biological tissue and is a component of lecithin. It is used as a surfactant, fluorimetric reagent, and to remove CO2 and H2S from natural gas and other gases.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.100.291.375 - D02.033.375.291.375 - D02.092.063.291.375

**Synonyms:** - 2-Aminoethanol - Colamine - Monoethanolamine