Description

Triethyl Amine is a versatile tertiary amine characterized by its strong basicity and excellent solvent properties. This compound is a critical intermediate and catalyst in numerous industrial chemical syntheses, valued for its reactivity and volatility. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a catalyst and acid scavenger in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Polymer Industry: Serves as a catalyst for polyurethane foam production and as a curing agent for epoxy resins.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: A key component in formulations for protecting metals in industrial cooling and boiler systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a base in a wide range of reactions, including alkylations, acylations, and as a dehydrohalogenation agent.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Utilized in the manufacture of certain dyes and colorants.
• Gasoline Additive: Functions as an anti-icing agent and detergent in fuel formulations.
• Solvent Extraction: Used in the purification and separation of various organic and inorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethyl Amine
CAS No.	1221-44-8
Molecular Formula	C6H15N
Molecular Weight	101.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethylethanamine; TEA; Triethylamine; Ethanamine, N,N-diethyl-; (Diethylamino)ethane; TEN; N-Ethyldiethylamine; TEA (amine)
EINECS	214-996-6

Quality Control

Our Triethyl Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products meeting relevant industry specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, water content, and impurity profiles.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.725 - 0.735
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.400 - 1.404
Boiling Point	88 - 90°C

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