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T1502

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Triethanolamine hydrochloride

≥99.5% (titration)

Synonym(s):

2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol hydrochloride, Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine hydrochloride

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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
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Quality Level

300

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

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General description

Triethanolamine (TEA) belongs to the family of ethanolamine. It includes the properties of both amines and alcohols.[1] Addition of TEA to an acidic buffer facilitates the determination of fluoride in inorganic orthophosphates by using a fluoride-selective electrode.[2]

Application

Triethanolamine hydrochloride has been used:
  • in the preparation of triethanolamine buffer[3]
  • in rinsing the digested sections, prepared for in situ hybridization[4]
  • as a component of solution A to prepare TA-complement haemolysis buffer (TA-CHB)[5]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Triethanolamine hydrochloride acts as a surfactant or pH adjuster.[6] It is also used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and several topical medications.[7]

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

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0000373599
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0000409228

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Safety assessment of triethanolamine and triethanolamine-containing ingredients as used in cosmetics
Fiume M, et al.
International Journal of Toxicology, 32(3\_suppl), 59S-83S (2013)
Gender difference in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis response to alcohol in the rat: activational role of gonadal steroids
Ogilvie KM and Rivier C
Brain Research, 766(1-2), 19-28 (1997)
Toxicology of mono-, di-, and triethanolamine
Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 1-86 (1997)
Optimal conditions for the kinetic assay of serum glutamate dehydrogenase activity at 37? C
Ellis G and Goldberg DM
Clinical Chemistry, 18(6), 523-527 (1972)
allergic Contact Dermatitis to Triethanolamine in a Child
Milanesi N, et al.
Pediatric Dermatology, 32(3), e112-e113 (2015)
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