Triethylamine - TEA

Triethylamine is a colorless volatile liquid with a strong odor reminiscent of ammonia and is also the smell of the hawthorn plant. It is commonly employed in organic synthesis as a base, most often in the preparation of esters and amides from acyl chlorides.

Product Details

Formula:

C6H15N

CAS Number:

121-44-8

Also Known As:

N,N-Diethylethanamine; N,N,N-Triethylamine; (Diethylamino)ethane

Structure:

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applications:

Triethylamine is mainly used in the production of quaternary ammonium compounds for textile auxiliaries and quaternary ammonium salts of dyes. It is also a catalyst and acid neutralizer for condensation reactions and is useful as an intermediate for manufacturing medicines, pesticides and other chemicals.

Packaging:

Drums and Isotanks

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless volatile liquid

Boiling Point, °C

90

Density, g/cm3

0.722-0.728

Flash Point, °C

−15

Melting point, °C

-115

Molecular weight, g/mol

101.19

Odor

Strong ammonia-like odor

Purity, %

99.5 min.

Refractive index, n20/D

1.370-1.430

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