Description

Triethanolamine Hydroiodide is a versatile organic salt formed from triethanolamine and hydroiodic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a source of iodide ions and its properties as a quaternary ammonium salt precursor in specialized syntheses. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, chemical research, and fine chemical manufacturing industries for applications requiring controlled iodination or phase-transfer catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and contrast agents requiring iodine incorporation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a source of iodide for nucleophilic substitution and iodination reactions in research and development.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) Precursor: Serves as a starting material for generating quaternary ammonium salts used to facilitate reactions between immiscible phases.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and specialized chemical transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of complex organic molecules, dyes, and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethanolamine Hydroiodide
CAS No.	7601-53-8
Molecular Formula	C6H16INO3
Molecular Weight	277.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(ethanol) hydroiodide; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine hydroiodide; TEA-HI; Tri(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium iodide; TEOA hydroiodide; Triethanolamine iodide; Trihydroxytriethylamine hydroiodide; Ethanaminium, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris[N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, iodide (1:1)
EINECS	231-510-5

Quality Control

Our Triethanolamine Hydroiodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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