Triethanolamine
SIAL/T58300 - reagent grade, 98%
Synonym: 2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol; Tris(2-
CAS Number: 102-71-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 149.19
EC Number: 203-049-8
MDL Number: MFCD00002855
Linear Formula: (HOCH2CH2)3N
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 98% |
| autoignition temp. | 600 °F |
| bp | 190-193 °C/5 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.124 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 8.5 % |
| form | viscous liquid |
| functional group | amine |
| hydroxyl | |
| grade | reagent grade |
| InChI | 1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5- |
| InChI key | GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 17.9-21 °C (lit.) |
| pKa (25 °C) | 7.8 |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | OCCN(CCO)CCO |
| solubility | soluble 149 g/L at 20 °C (completely) |
| useful pH range | 7.3-8.3 |
| vapor density | 5.14 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| 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. |
| General description: | Triethanolamine (TEA) is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used as a buffer and emulsifier. |
| Packaging: | 1, 4 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 20 kg in steel drum |
| Packaging: | 25 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 354.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 179 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 98% |
| bp | 190-193 °C/5 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 17.9-21 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.124 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |

