Triethylamine

Description

Triethylamine is a high-purity organic solvent and reagent designed for laboratory and industrial applications. Its versatility and efficiency make it a critical component in a wide range of chemical synthesis and manufacturing processes. With exceptional purity and stability, our Triethylamine ensures reliable results in both research and production settings.

Applications of Triethylamine

Chemical Synthesis

• Acid Neutralization: Acts as a strong organic base in chemical reactions.
• Catalyst: Frequently used in esterification, acylation, and transesterification reactions.
• Intermediate: A critical reagent for synthesizing esters, amides, and other nitrogen-containing compounds.

Pharmaceutical Industry

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API): Key role in synthesizing drugs and intermediates.
• Quaternary Ammonium Salts: Used to produce these compounds, which are essential in medicinal chemistry.
• Buffer Agent: Maintains pH stability during pharmaceutical processes.

Agrochemical Industry

• Pesticides: Intermediate in manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Fertilizer Production: Contributes to nitrogen-based fertilizer synthesis.

Polymer Industry

• Polymerization Catalyst: Aids in the production of polycarbonates and epoxies.
• Resin Curing: Acts as a hardener or curing agent in resin formulations.

Laboratory Applications

• Chromatography: Additive for mobile phases in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Buffer Solutions: Ensures stable pH levels for experiments and reactions.
• Neutralizing Agent: Neutralizes acidic residues during synthesis.

Coatings and Paints

• Corrosion Inhibitor: Enhances the durability of anti-corrosive coatings.
• Stabilizer: Improves the stability of paint and coating formulations.

Textile Industry

• Dye Fixation: Facilitates the bonding of dyes to textiles.
• Processing Aid: Adjusts pH during fabric treatment and finishing processes.

Chemical Information:

• Chemical Name: Triethylamine
• Molecular Formula: C6H15N
• Molecular Weight: 101.19 g/mol
• CAS Number: 121-44-8

Physical Properties:

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Odor: Strong, ammonia-like odor
• Boiling Point: ~89°C (192°F)
• Melting Point: ~-114°C (-173°F)
• Density: ~0.726 g/cm³ at 20°C (68°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.400–1.405 at 20°C
• Vapor Pressure: ~57 mmHg at 20°C (volatile)
• Solubility:
  • Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, and most organic solvents

Chemical Properties:

• pH: Strongly basic (aqueous solutions)
• Flash Point: -11°C (12°F), closed cup (highly flammable)
• Autoignition Temperature: ~215°C (419°F)
• Explosive Limits: 1.2%–8.0% (volume in air)