Description

Trimethylamine is a versatile organic compound with the CAS registry number 75-50-3, serving as a fundamental building block in numerous industrial chemical syntheses. Its high volatility and strong basicity make it an essential intermediate and catalyst in the production of more complex molecules. This compound is particularly critical for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries, where it is used to produce quaternary ammonium compounds, choline chloride, and various ion-exchange resins.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the manufacture of quaternary ammonium salts, choline chloride, and betaine.
• Agrochemicals: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a precursor for various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Water Treatment: Employed in the synthesis of ion-exchange resins and flocculants for water purification.
• Gas Odorant: Added in trace amounts to natural gas and LPG as a warning agent due to its strong, fishy odor.
• Animal Nutrition: A vital component in the synthesis of choline chloride, a feed additive for poultry and swine.
• Surfactants & Detergents: Used to produce cationic surfactants for fabric softeners and disinfectants.
• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Acts as a catalyst and stabilizer in polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylamine
CAS No.	75-50-3
Molecular Formula	C3H9N
Molecular Weight	59.11 g/mol
Synonyms	TMA; N,N-Dimethylmethanamine; Methanamine, N,N-dimethyl-; (CH3)3N; Trimethylamin; Trimethylamine anhydrous; TMA gas; N-Trimethylamine
EINECS	200-875-0

Quality Control

Our Trimethylamine is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products meeting high-purity standards suitable for industrial and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your compliance and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and flammable nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and contamination. Store separately from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas / Liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Ammonia (as NH3)	≤ 0.1%
Dimethylamine	≤ 0.5%
Monomethylamine	≤ 0.5%

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