3-Amino-1-propanol is used in the production of anionic emulsifiers, nonionic polyethylene emulsions. Its salts such as hydrochloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate are used for the balanced curing action with selected textile resins. It is used as a starting material in the preparation of beta-lactam antibiotics, humectants for foods and cosmetics. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and finds application in water treatment, metal treatment and absorption of carbon dioxide gas.
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Applications3-Amino-1-propanol is used in the production of anionic emulsifiers, nonionic polyethylene emulsions. Its salts such as hydrochloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate are used for the balanced curing action with selected textile resins. It is used as a starting material in the preparation of beta-lactam antibiotics, humectants for foods and cosmetics. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and finds application in water treatment, metal treatment and absorption of carbon dioxide gas.
SolubilityMiscible with water, alcohol, ether, acetone and chloroform.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents.