TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
C4H11NO2 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2,2'-iminodiethanol
1, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Diminodiethanol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Diethylolamine 1, record 1, English, Diethylolamine
correct, trademark
- diethanolamine 3, record 1, English, diethanolamine
avoid
- bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amine 4, record 1, English, bis%2D%282%2Dhydroxyethyl%29%2Damine
- bis(hydroxyethyl)amine 1, record 1, English, bis%28hydroxyethyl%29amine
- di(2-hydroxyethyl)-amine 5, record 1, English, di%282%2Dhydroxyethyl%29%2Damine
- 2,2'-dihydroxy diethylamine 1, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Ddihydroxy%20diethylamine
- 2,2'-iminobisethanol 1, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Diminobisethanol
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of colorless crystals or of a liquid, which is derived by ethylene oxide and ammonia, and which is used in liquid detergents for emulsion paints, in cutting oils, in shampoos, in cleaners and polishes, in textile specialties, as an absorbent for acid gases, as a chemical intermediate for resins and plasticizers, and as a humectant and a dispersing agent. 6, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Diminodiethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diethanolamine: incorrect form. 7, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Diminodiethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (HO-CH2-CH2)2NH or HN(CH2-CH2OH)2 or C4H11NO2 6, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Diminodiethanol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,2'-iminodiéthanol
1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%27%2Diminodi%C3%A9thanol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diéthanolamine 2, record 1, French, di%C3%A9thanolamine
avoid, feminine noun
- bis(hydroxy-2 éthyl)amine 3, record 1, French, bis%28hydroxy%2D2%20%C3%A9thyl%29amine
feminine noun
- di(hydroxyéthyl) amine 4, record 1, French, di%28hydroxy%C3%A9thyl%29%20amine
feminine noun
- amino bis-éthanol 4, record 1, French, amino%20bis%2D%C3%A9thanol
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores déliquescents, à faible odeur ammoniacale, ou d'un liquide visqueux, que l'on utilise dans la purification des gaz, en synthèse organique, et dans la fabrication d'agents tensioactifs, d'herbicides, de lubrifiants textiles, d'inhibiteurs de corrosion, de produits pharmaceutiques et de résines. 5, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Diminodi%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diéthanolamine : forme incorrecte. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Diminodi%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (HO-CH2-CH2)2NH ou HN(CH2-CH2OH)2 ou C4H11NO2 6, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Diminodi%C3%A9thanol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dietanolamina
1, record 1, Spanish, dietanolamina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sólido cristalino líquido incoloro. Soluble en agua y alcohol; insoluble en éter, benceno. Combustible. Poco tóxico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dietanolamina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (HO-CH2-CH2)2NH or HN(CH2-CH2OH)2 or C4H11NO2 3, record 1, Spanish, - dietanolamina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol
1, record 2, English, 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 2-(2-aminoethoxy)-ethanol 2, record 2, English, 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29%2Dethanol
avoid
- 2-(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol 3, record 2, English, 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29%20ethanol
avoid
- Diglycolamine 4, record 2, English, Diglycolamine
correct, trademark
- DGA 4, record 2, English, DGA
see observation
- DGA 4, record 2, English, DGA
- 2(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol 5, record 2, English, 2%282%2Daminoethoxy%29%20ethanol
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild amine odor. ... Uses: Removal of acid components from gases, especially CO2 and H2S from natural gas; intermediate. 4, record 2, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, 31 December, 1987); form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 6, record 2, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DGA: This might be an in-house abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 2, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: NH2CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH or C4H11NO2 or NH2CH2CH2-O-CH2CH2OH 6, record 2, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2-(2-aminoéthoxy)éthanol
1, record 2, French, 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- 2-(2-aminoéthoxy) éthanol 2, record 2, French, 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%20%C3%A9thanol
avoid, masculine noun
- (amino-2-éthoxy) éthanol 3, record 2, French, %28amino%2D2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%29%20%C3%A9thanol
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à faible odeur aminée, utilisé pour la purification des gaz et en synthèse organique. 4, record 2, French, - 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-(2-aminoéthoxy)éthanol : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enreg. DORS s/88-64, 1987-12-31); forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 2, French, - 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : NH2CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH ou C4H11NO2 ou NH2CH2CH2-O-CH2CH2OH 4, record 2, French, - 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol
1, record 3, English, 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dmethylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol 2, record 3, English, 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dmethyl%2D1%2C3%2Dpropanediol
avoid, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An amino glycol prepared by reduction of the corresponding nitro compound [that is used in] the synthesis of surface-active agents, vulcanization accelerators, pharmaceuticals [and as an] emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions ... 3, record 3, English, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dmethylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dmethylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H11NO2 4, record 3, English, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dmethylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2-amino-2-méthylpropane-1,3-diol
1, record 3, French, 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- 2-amino-2-méthyl-1,3-propanediol 2, record 3, French, 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C3%2Dpropanediol
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- A.M.P.D. 2, record 3, French, A%2EM%2EP%2ED%2E
see observation
- A.M.P.D. 2, record 3, French, A%2EM%2EP%2ED%2E
- amino-2-methyl-2-propanediol-1,3 3, record 3, French, amino%2D2%2Dmethyl%2D2%2Dpropanediol%2D1%2C3
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solide incolore, inodore, [...] soluble dans eau, alcools. Utilisation : agent émulsifiant, agent neutralisant. 4, record 3, French, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-amino-2-méthylpropane-1,3-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A.M.P.D. : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 1, record 3, French, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H11NO2 5, record 3, French, - 2%2Damino%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: