13-04794. 2-Hydrazinoethanol [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 109-84-2
2-Hydroxyethylhydrazine; β-hydroxyethylhydrazine; Omaflora (Olin).
C2H8N2O; mol wt 76.10.
C 31.57%, H 10.60%, N 36.81%, O 21.02%.
HOCH2CH2NHNH2.

Description and references

Prepn from hydrazine monohydrate and 2-chloroethanol: Gansser, Rumf, Helv. Chim. Acta 36, 1423 (1953); from hydrazine monohydrate and ethylene oxide: Gever, O'Keefe, US 2660607 (1953 to Eaton Labs.); from hydrazine and ethylene oxide: GB 776113 (1957 to Olin Mathieson).

Properties

Colorless, slightly viscous liquid. d 1.11. One gallon weighs 9.26 lbs. mp 70°. bp17.5 110-130°; bp25 145-153°. Flash pt 224°F (106°C). Misc with water. Sol in the lower alcohols. Slightly sol in ether.

Use

Plant growth regulant.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.