Ethanol, 2-amino-

At a glance

Ethanolamine (2‑aminoethanol) is a synthetic alkanolamine made by reacting ethylene oxide with ammonia; used as a pH adjuster and solvent in cosmetics, not as a fragrance note.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, produced from ethylene oxide and ammonia
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkanolamine
CAS number
141-43-5
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09