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T58300

Triethanolamine

reagent grade, 98%, viscous liquid

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
(HOCH2CH2)3N
CAS Number:
102-71-6
Molecular Weight:
149.19
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
57654681
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
203-049-8
MDL number:
MFCD00002855
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1699263
Assay:
98%
Form:
viscous liquid
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Product Name

Triethanolamine, reagent grade, 98%

grade

reagent grade

Quality Segment

200

vapor density

5.14 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

98%

form

viscous liquid

autoignition temp.

600 °F

expl. lim.

8.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.485 (lit.)

useful pH range

7.3-8.3

pKa (25 °C)

7.8

bp

190-193 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

17.9-21 °C (lit.)

solubility

soluble 149 g/L at 20 °C (completely)

density

1.124 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine, hydroxyl

SMILES string

OCCN(CCO)CCO

InChI

1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10/h8-10H,1-6H2

InChI key

GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Triethanolamine (TEA) is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used as a buffer and emulsifier.

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.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

354.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

179 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water soluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

T58300-4KG:4.548173951904E12 + T58300-20KG:4.548173951881E12 + T58300-1KG:4.548173951874E12 + T58300-25G:4.548173951898E12

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