ethanolamine
Phospholipid headgroup component
Ethanolamine is a chemical compound that functions as both an alcohol and an amine, used industrially in detergents, emulsifiers, and gas purification.
It appears in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a pH adjuster and surfactant.
The compound also occurs naturally in biological membranes as a component of certain phospholipids.
Lipids with phosphate groups
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- cholineEssential dietary amine
- serineProtein-forming amino acid
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
Thick and slow-flowing
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- colorlessDevoid of pigmentation
- oilyCovered in grease
Surface tension lowering compound
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- cleaning agentsSubstances that dissolve dirt
- textile processingConverting fibers to cloth
- polyurethane foamAerated plastic polymer
rubber chemicals · agrochemicals · pharmaceuticals · coolants · plasticizers
Passing into solution
- polarityState of opposing forces
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- carrierOne that transports
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
homogenize · solution · liquid
Intermolecular dipole attraction
- polarityState of opposing forces
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- alkalineHaving high pH
- reactiveTending to respond
Pollution removal device
- desulfurizationRemoving sulfur from substances
- sulfur dioxideSO₂ gas compound
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
- emissions controlRegulating released pollutants
absorption · regeneration · sweetening · carbon capture · refinery
phospholipids
Lipids with phosphate groups
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- cholineEssential dietary amine
- serineProtein-forming amino acid
viscous
Thick and slow-flowing
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- colorlessDevoid of pigmentation
surfactant
Surface tension lowering compound
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- cleaning agentsSubstances that dissolve dirt
- textile processingConverting fibers to cloth
polyurethane foam · rubber chemicals · agrochemicals · pharmaceuticals · coolants · plasticizers
dissolving
Passing into solution
cleaning · homogenize · solution · liquid
hydrogen bonding
Intermolecular dipole attraction
- polarityState of opposing forces
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- alkalineHaving high pH
scrubber
Pollution removal device
- desulfurizationRemoving sulfur from substances
- sulfur dioxideSO₂ gas compound
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
emissions control · absorption · regeneration · sweetening · carbon capture · refinery