Description

Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Lactate is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from lactic acid and triethanolamine, serving as a versatile ionic liquid and functional additive. This compound is valued for its dual functionality as a buffering agent and a source of lactate ions, offering excellent solubility in water and various polar solvents. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for formulating stable, pH-adjusted products and as a component in specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, and humectant in skin creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as an excipient in topical drug delivery systems.
• Agrochemicals: Functions as a stabilizer and formulation aid in pesticides and herbicides to enhance efficacy and shelf life.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a softening agent and dye-leveling auxiliary in fabric treatment.
• Industrial Cleaners: Incorporated into specialty cleaning formulations for its surfactant and chelating properties.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a non-volatile, tunable ionic liquid for green chemistry applications and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Lactate
CAS No.	20475-12-1
Molecular Formula	C9H21NO6
Molecular Weight	239.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethanolammonium Lactate; Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amine Lactate; TEA-Lactate; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol Lactate; Trihydroxytriethylammonium Lactate; TEOA Lactate; Triethylolammonium Lactate; Lactate salt of triethanolamine
EINECS	243-873-4

Quality Control

Our Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the required specifications for industrial and technical grades. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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