Description

Triisopropyl-Amine is a sterically hindered tertiary amine characterized by its strong basicity and high volatility. This compound serves as a crucial non-nucleophilic base and versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering superior selectivity in deprotonation and alkylation reactions. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors requiring high-purity building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a key base and catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for reactions sensitive to nucleophilic interference.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate and acid scavenger in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst and chain transfer agent in the production of polyurethanes, epoxies, and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation, alkylation, and condensation reactions where traditional bases like triethylamine are unsuitable.
• Electrolyte Additive: Utilized in the formulation of lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and performance.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing high-performance corrosion inhibitors used in industrial fluids and coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Triisopropyl-Amine
CAS No.	3424-21-3
Molecular Formula	C9H21N
Molecular Weight	143.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Triisopropylamine; N,N-Diisopropylpropan-2-amine; TIPA; N,N-Diisopropylisopropylamine; N-Isopropyldiisopropylamine; 2-Propanamine, N-(1-methylethyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-; N,N-Bis(1-methylethyl)-2-propanamine
EINECS	222-315-2

Quality Control

Our Triisopropyl-Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.757 - 0.763 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.418 - 1.422
Boiling Point	~ 135°C
Flash Point	~ 25°C (closed cup)

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