Description

Triisooctylamine CAS NO 25549-16-0 is a high-purity tertiary amine characterized by its strong basicity and excellent solubility in organic solvents. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and extractant in advanced chemical synthesis and purification processes. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors requiring a reliable, high-performance amine for catalysis, salt formation, and metal ion separation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Metal Extraction & Hydrometallurgy: Acts as a selective extractant for the separation and recovery of precious and rare-earth metals from aqueous solutions.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Ligand: Employed as a base catalyst or as a ligand precursor in organometallic catalysis and polymerization reactions.
• Acid Scavenger: Utilized in chemical processes to neutralize acidic by-products, improving reaction yields and product stability.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A key component in formulations designed to protect industrial equipment from acidic corrosion.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry to facilitate the separation of ionic species in chromatographic techniques.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: Serves as a building block for producing specialty surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Polymer Additive: Incorporated into polymer systems as a stabilizer or processing aid.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triisooctylamine
CAS No.	25549-16-0
Molecular Formula	C24H51N
Molecular Weight	353.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Triisooctylamine; Tris(6-methylheptyl)amine; Tris(iso-octyl)amine; TIOA; Tri(iso-octyl)amine; Amine, tris(6-methylheptyl)-; 6-Methylheptylamine, N,N-bis(6-methylheptyl)-; N,N-Bis(6-methylheptyl)-6-methylheptan-1-amine
EINECS	247-080-8

Quality Control

Our Triisooctylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its strong basic nature, ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.82 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.443 - 1.447

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