Triethanolamine hydrochloride
SIGMA/T1502 - ≥99.5% (titration)
Synonym: 2,2′,2′′-Nitrilotriethanol hydrochloride; Tris(2-
CAS Number: 637-39-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H15NO3 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 185.65
EC Number: 211-284-2
MDL Number: MFCD00012596
Linear Formula: (HOCH2CH2)3N · HCl
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing |
assay | ≥99.5% (titration) |
form | crystalline powder |
InChI | 1S/C6H15NO3.ClH/c8-4-1-7( |
InChI key | HHLJUSLZGFYWKW-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 177-179 °C (lit.) |
pKa (25 °C) | 7.8 |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | Cl.OCCN(CCO)CCO |
solubility | water: 0.333 g/mL, clear, colorless |
useful pH range | 7.3-8.3 |
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. |
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. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100, 250, 500 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99.5% (titration) |
mp | 177-179 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12161700 |