N,N-Dimethylethylamine

N,N-Dimethylethylamine (DMEA), sometimes referred to as dimethylethylamine, is an organic compound with formula (CH₃)₂NC₂H₅. It is an industrial chemical that is mainly used in foundries as a catalyst for epoxy resins and polyurethane as well as sand core production.^[2][3] Dimethylethylamine is a malodorous, volatile liquid at room temperature that is excreted at greater concentrations with larger dietary intake of trimethylamine.^[1]

N,N-Dimethylethylamine

Names
Preferred IUPAC name N,N-Dimethylethanamine
Other names Ethyl(dimethyl)amine
Identifiers
CAS Number	598-56-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11230 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.009.038
IUPHAR/BPS	5523
PubChem CID	11723
UNII	9N5384XVEM
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID501036491 DTXSID4027232, DTXSID501036491
SMILES CCN(C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H11N
Molar mass	73.139 g·mol−1
Appearance	Volatile liquid at room temp.
Density	0.7±0.1 g/cm3
Melting point	−140 °C (−220 °F; 133 K)
Boiling point	36.5 °C (97.7 °F; 309.6 K)
Vapor pressure	495.4±0.1 mmHg
Acidity (pKa)	10.16 (for the conjugate acid) (H2O)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

See also

• Odorant
• Olfactory receptor
• Trace amine
• Trace amine-associated receptor