Amines, High-Purity Solvents

Triethylamine (TEA)

Triethylamine (TEA) (CAS: 121-44-8)

This product is a highly concentrated Triethylamine (CAS: 121-44-8) solution, primarily intended for industrial and professional use. It is a colourless liquid with a distinct amine-like odour, characterized by its high flammability and volatility. With a boiling point of 89.4 °C and a low flash point of -11 °C, it readily forms flammable vapours. This alkaline substance (pH 11.5) is soluble in water and exhibits low viscosity. Due to its composition, it causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and is toxic if inhaled, making proper handling crucial.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Achieves high purity levels for reliable and consistent performance.
Features very low water content to ensure product stability and reactivity.
Serves as a potent catalyst for various polymerization and curing processes.
Acts as an effective hardener and curing agent for epoxy resins.
Provides excellent corrosion inhibition for polymers and coatings.
Functions as a versatile solvent for organic synthesis and various materials.
Crucial intermediate for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and specialty chemicals.
Efficiently neutralizes acids, improving reaction outcomes and purity.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

CAS No.: 121-44-8
Molecular Formula: (C2H5)3N
Molecular Weight: 101.19
Purity (GC): 99.5% min.
Water Content (KF): 0.1% max.
Color (APHA): 10 max.
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.726 – 0.729
Distillation Range (IBP-DP): 88.5°C – 90.0°C

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including the production of polyurethane foams and the curing of epoxy resins.
Intermediate: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
Solvent: Utilized as a solvent for resins, paints, and other organic compounds in various industrial processes.
Corrosion Inhibitor: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor, particularly in boilers and cooling water systems to protect metal surfaces.
Rubber Accelerator: Used as an accelerator in the vulcanization process of rubber, speeding up the curing time.
Acid Scavenger: Acts as an acid scavenger, neutralizing acidic byproducts in chemical processes to improve yield and purity.