Nomenclature
CAS number: 109-84-2
2-Hydroxyethylhydrazine; β-hydroxyethylhydrazine; Omaflora (Olin).
C
2H
8N
2O; mol wt 76.10.
C 31.57%, H 10.60%, N 36.81%, O 21.02%.
HOCH
2CH
2NHNH
2.
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.