T1502

Triethanolamine hydrochloride

≥99.5% (titration)

• Synonym(s): 2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol hydrochloride, Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine hydrochloride
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₃N · HCl
• CAS Number: 637-39-8
• Molecular Weight: 185.65
• Beilstein: 3909940
• EC Number: 211-284-2
• MDL number: MFCD00012596
• UNSPSC Code: 12161700
• PubChem Substance ID: 24899972
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Assay: ≥99.5% (titration)
• form: crystalline powder
• useful pH range: 7.3-8.3
• pKa (25 °C): 7.8
• mp: 177-179 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: 0.333 g/mL, clear, colorless
• application(s): diagnostic assay manufacturing
• SMILES string: Cl.OCCN(CCO)CCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H15NO3.ClH/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10;/h8-10H,1-6H2;1H
• InChI key: HHLJUSLZGFYWKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Triethanolamine (TEA) belongs to the family of ethanolamine. It includes the properties of both amines and alcohols. Addition of TEA to an acidic buffer facilitates the determination of fluoride in inorganic orthophosphates by using a fluoride-selective electrode.

Application

Triethanolamine hydrochloride has been used:

• in the preparation of triethanolamine buffer
• in rinsing the digested sections, prepared for in situ hybridization
• as a component of solution A to prepare TA-complement haemolysis buffer (TA-CHB)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Triethanolamine hydrochloride acts as a surfactant or pH adjuster. It is also used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and several topical medications.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves