Description

2-Hydroxy-N,N,n-Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ethanaminium is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound with a high degree of hydroxyl functionality. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and active ingredient, prized for its cationic properties and excellent water solubility. It is essential for manufacturers in sectors requiring emulsification, antistatic effects, or specialized chemical synthesis, particularly in personal care, textiles, and industrial formulations.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a conditioning agent and emulsifier in hair conditioners, skin creams, and lotions.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing assistant for synthetic and natural fibers.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as a cationic surfactant in emulsification, dispersion, and corrosion inhibition formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key intermediate for producing more complex quaternary ammonium salts and specialty polymers.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a retention aid and for improving paper softness and strength.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Can be utilized in drilling muds and other formulations requiring cationic functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-N,N,n-Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ethanaminium
CAS No.	26627-39-4
Molecular Formula	C10H24N2O4
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethanolamine methosulfate; TEA Methosulfate; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium methyl sulfate; Methyltriethanolammonium methylsulfate; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-ethanaminium methyl sulfate; N-Methyltriethanolammonium methyl sulfate; Methosulfate of Triethanolamine; TEA-MS
EINECS	247-864-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-N,N,n-Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ethanaminium is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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