What is "methanolamine"

n. (context organic compound English) The simplest amino alcohol NH₂CH₂OH

Methanolamine (aminomethanol) is the simplest aminoalcohol and has the chemical formula of CHNO. It contains both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. With both groups at the same carbon atom, it is also the simplest hemiaminal (derived from formaldehyde and ammonia). Like other amines, methanolamine acts as a weak base.

In aqueous solution, methanolamine may decompose into formaldehyde and ammonia.