Tri Ethylamine

Tri Ethylamine

CAS Number:121‑44‑8

Synonyms:N,N‑Diethylethanamine; Et₃N; TEA

General Formula:(C₂H₅)₃N

Product Introduction

A colorless liquid with a strong fishy/ammoniacal odor. A tertiary aliphatic amine used as a base, catalyst, solvent, and pH-adjuster in organic synthesis, coatings, fuels, and chromatography.

Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless, clear liquid
Odor Fishy/ammonia-like
Density ~0.7255 g/mL @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 89–90 °C
Melting Point –115 °C
Flash Point ~–7 °C
Vapor Pressure ~6.9–8.5 kPa @ 20 °C
Solubility ~112 g/L water; miscible with organics
pKa (conj. acid) ~10.75 (aq)
NFPA Rating Health 3, Flammability 3, Reactivity 0

Applications

  • Base/catalyst in esterification, amide formation, polyurethane, epoxy systems
  • Solvent in chromatography, paint removers, adhesives; corrosion inhibitor in fuels
  • Intermediate in pesticide, drug, and surfactant synthesis
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