Description

Triethylamine (TEA) is a versatile tertiary amine characterized by its strong basicity and excellent solvent properties. This clear, colorless liquid is a crucial reagent and catalyst in numerous organic synthesis and industrial manufacturing processes. It is essential for producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a reliable, high-purity amine for their operations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Widely used as a base catalyst and acid scavenger in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), antibiotics, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a catalyst and neutralizer in the manufacture of polyurethane foams, epoxy curing agents, and phenolic resins.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an intermediate and neutralizing agent in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: A key component in formulations for fuel additives and industrial cooling water systems to protect metal surfaces.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a solvent and catalyst in the production of various dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals.
• Quaternary Ammonium Salt Synthesis: A fundamental building block for manufacturing quaternary ammonium compounds used as surfactants and disinfectants.
• Organic Synthesis: A common base for deprotonation and as a solvent in a wide range of alkylation, acylation, and condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Triethylamine
CAS No.	121-44-8
Molecular Formula	C6H15N
Molecular Weight	101.19 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA; N,N-Diethylethanamine; (Diethylamino)ethane; N-Ethyldiethylamine; Triethylamin; Ten; Et3N; Triaethylamin; Trietilamina
EINECS	204-469-4

Quality Control

Our Triethylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including industrial and high-purity, to meet specific application requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and flammable nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density at 20°C	0.725 - 0.730 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.400 - 1.402
Boiling Point	88 - 90°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.