CAS Number: 554-68-7
Synonyms: Tripropylamine; TPA
Chemical Formula: C₉H₂₁N
Product Introduction
Tri-n-Propylamine is a tertiary aliphatic amine used predominantly as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. It is a clear, oily liquid with a characteristic amine odor, widely employed in the production of pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
| Property | Value (≈40 % in H₂O) |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fishy or amine-like |
| Boiling Point | ~233 °C |
| Melting Point | -70 °C |
| Density | ~0.77 g/cm³ @ 20 °C |
| Flash Point | ~93 °C (Closed Cup) |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.424–1.426 |