T58300

Triethanolamine

reagent grade, 98%

• Synonym(s): 2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol, Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₃N
• CAS Number: 102-71-6
• Molecular Weight: 149.19
• Beilstein: 1699263
• EC Number: 203-049-8
• MDL number: MFCD00002855
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57654681
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: reagent grade
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor density: 5.14 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 98%
• form: viscous liquid
• autoignition temp.: 600 °F
• expl. lim.: 8.5 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.485 (lit.)
• useful pH range: 7.3-8.3
• pKa (25 °C): 7.8
• bp: 190-193 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 17.9-21 °C (lit.)
• solubility: soluble 149 g/L at 20 °C (completely)
• density: 1.124 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: amine; hydroxyl
• SMILES string: OCCN(CCO)CCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10/h8-10H,1-6H2
• InChI key: GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Triethanolamine (TEA) is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used as a buffer and emulsifier.

Application

Triethanolamine can be used as:

• A nitrogen precursor in the preparation of carbon dot derived nanomaterials.
• A cross-linking agent in the synthesis of methylaluminoxane pre-catalysts applicable in the polymerization of ethylene.
• A reducing agent to synthesize Ag nanoparticles of biological importance.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 354.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 179 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves