The Collaborative International Dictionary
Diethylamine \Di*eth`yl*am"ine\, n. [Pref. di- + ethylamine.] (Chem.) A colorless, volatile, alkaline liquid, NH(C2H5)2, having a strong fishy odor resembling that of herring or sardines. Cf. Methylamine.
Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) The secondary amine (CH3CH2)2NH
Wikipedia
Diethylamine is a secondary amine with the molecular structure CHCHNHCHCH (also written as CHN). It is a flammable, weakly alkaline liquid. It is miscible with water and ethanol. It is a colorless liquid which often appears brown due to impurities. It is volatile and has a strong unpleasant odor.
Diethylamine is manufactured from ethanol and ammonia and is obtained together with ethylamine and triethylamine. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and in the production of rubber, resins, dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Diethylamine is a corrosive chemical and contact with skin may cause irritation or burns.
Diethylamine can be used to produce LSD and is strictly watched by the DEA.
Usage examples of "diethylamine".
Illustrative ammo compounds which can be reacted are ammonia, hydrazine, primary amines such as glycine, ethanolamine, diglycylglycine, norephedrine, aminopropanol, butanolamine, diethylamine, ephedrine, and the like.
N,N-diethyl amide together with some lysergic acid, the diethylamine salt of trifluoroacetic acid and like byproducts.