MOEA (2-Methoxyethylamine, >99.5%) as Battery Electrolyte Solvent, 50-200 g/bottle, CBESMOEA
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2-Methoxyethylamine—commonly abbreviated as MOEA (CH3OCH2CH2NH2)—is a specialized hybrid organic solvent featuring both an ether linkage and a primary amine functional group. In advanced electrochemical energy storage research, MOEA has gained traction as a high-performance solvent or co-solvent, particularly for next-generation multivalent metal batteries (such as magnesium and calcium metal systems) as well as high-voltage lithium/sodium configurations.
MOEA is rarely deployed entirely neat due to high reactivity with certain anodes; instead, it is strategically formulated as a primary solvent or functional co-solvent: it is blended with classic glymes like 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME) (e.g., fractional volume ratios or tailored molar concentrations with salts like Mg(TFSI)2 or specialized borohydride/carborane salts), which modifies the bulk liquid structure to prevent severe electrolyte degradation while retaining high ionic conductivity and low viscosity. It also acts as a reactive solvent component that participates in metal-driven interfacial reactions, forming robust, inorganic-rich protective films directly on active metal anodes (such as calcium or magnesium) to prevent passivation and dendrite formation.
Its main electrochemical application domains are: (1) Enhanced Multivalent Metal Plating/Stripping: By regulating the ion solvation sheath, MOEA-containing electrolytes dramatically improve the Coulombic efficiency and reversibility of challenging metal anodes (like Mg and Ca) that typically suffer from passivation in conventional aprotic media. (2) Improved Anodic Stability: Despite containing an amine group, tailored hybrid structures involving MOEA demonstrate elevated oxidation thresholds compared to simple aliphatic amines, expanding the operational voltage window for high-energy full cells. (3) Interfacial Mitigation: Suppresses parasitic side reactions between aggressive electrolytes and high-voltage cathode surfaces by constructing stable, protective passivating chemistries in situ.
| Part Number |
CBESMOEA (C-BES-MOEA) |
| CAS |
109-85-3 |
| Chemical Formula |
CH3OCH2CH2NH2  |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Purity |
>99.5% (Battery Grade) |
| Molecular Weight | 75.11 g/mol |
| Density | 0.864 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 95 °C (lit.) |
| Package Size | 50 g, 100 g, and 200 g/bottle |
Notes: Please store the MOEA solvent in a dry place (glovebox or dryroom is the best option)
References:
- D. Zhang, et al. Constructing Efficient Mg(CF3SO3)2 Electrolyte via Tailoring Solvation and Interface Chemistry for High-Performance Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries, Adv. Energy Mater., 2023, 13, 2301795
- T. Mandai, et al. Unsuccessful Coupling of Weakly Coordinating Anion–Based Mg Salts and Alkoxyalkylamine Solvents for Rechargeable Mg Battery Application: Trace Water-Driven Interfacial Failure, Adv. Sci., 2026, DOI: 10.1002/advs.76897