Name Dimethylethanolamine Description Dimethylethanolamine (Dimethyl MEA or DMAE) is used as a neutralizing agent, buffer, and preservative. It is also used as a curing agent for polyurethanes and epoxy resins. Dimethyl MEA is used as a chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, dyes, corrosion inhibitors, and emulsifiers. It is also used as an additive to boiler water, paint removers, and amino resins. It is also used in supplements as a mood enhancer. It is created by reacting ethylene oxide and dimethylamine. Benefits DMAE is a common supplement used for anti-aging and mood-boosting effects. DMAE is an acetylcholine precursor. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that helps the brain and nerves function. DMAE used to be sold as a drug for children with behavioral issues. It was pulled from the market in 1983 because it was not proven to be effective. It is still sold as a supplement. If you're using it as a supplement, ask the manufacturer if it has been tested for impurities such as DEA, 1,4-dioxane, and nitrosamines. Consult your healthcare professional before starting any new supplements. DMAE may interact with certain medications when taken as a supplement. Considerations • Nitrosamine Contamination
In the presence of certain chemicals and in heat and light, Dimethyl MEA can break down and react to create carcinogenic nitrosamines. • Eye Irritation Has been found to cause eye damage at high concentrations. • Ethoxylated Chemical
Dimethyl MEA is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning it has been created with ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen. Traces of ethylene oxide can remain in the product, along with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane. • Other Contamination Concerns
Dimethyl MEA may also contain traces of DEA, a skin irritant and suspected carcinogen. Synonyms 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanol
Deanol
N,N-Dimethylethanolamine
108-01-0
Dimethylethanolamine
Dimethylaminoethanol
2-DIMETHYLAMINOETHANOL
Norcholine
DMAE
N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol
Propamine A
DMEA
Ethanol, 2-(dimethylamino)-
(2-Hydroxyethyl)dimethylamine
Dimethylmonoethanolamine
Dimethylaminoaethanol
N,N-Dimethyl-2-hydroxyethylamine
Amietol M 21
N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol
N-Dimethylaminoethanol
Texacat DME
N,N-Dimethyl ethanolamine
2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethanol
Dimethyl(hydroxyethyl)amine
Dimethylaethanolamin
Dimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
2-(Dimethylamino)-1-ethanol
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)dimethylamine
N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
(Dimethylamino)ethanol
beta-Hydroxyethyldimethylamine
beta-Dimethylaminoethyl alcohol
2-(Dimethylamino) ethanol
2-Dwumetyloaminoetanolu
2-Dimethylamino-ethanol
N,N-Dimethyl-N-(beta-hydroxyethyl)amine
N-(Dimethylamino)ethanol
Oristar dmae
N,N-Dimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
Tegoamin DMEA
2-(dimethylamino)ethan-1-ol
DIMETHYL MEA
N,N'-Dimethylethanolamine
2-(dimethylamino)-ethanol
(CH3)2NCH2CH2OH
.beta.-(Dimethylamino)ethanol
.beta.-Hydroxyethyldimethylamine
.beta.-Dimethylaminoethyl alcohol
Phosphatidyl-N-dimethylethanolamine Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/7902
https://sintez-oka.com/eng/business/technologies/tekhnologiya-proizvodstva-dimetiletanolamina/
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/120_draft_mea.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3692010/ Summary Can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane and a suspected endocrine disruptor as well as nitrosamines.
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