Tri Methyl Amine

Tri Methyl Amine in Mumbai, India

Tri Methyl Amine

CAS Number: 75‑50‑3

Synonyms: Trimethylamine; N,N‑Dimethylmethanamine; TMA

Chemical Formula: C₃H₉N

Molecular Weight: 59.11 g/mol

Product Introduction

A colorless gas or refrigerated liquid with a sharp, fishy/ammoniacal odor. A tertiary aliphatic amine used in organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, catalysts, surfactants, and solvent systems.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless gas or liquid (when compressed)
Odor Strong fishy/ammoniacal
Density @ 25 °C ~0.627 kg/L (gas), ~0.63 g/cm³ (liquid)
Melting Point –117 °C
Boiling Point ~3.5–4 °C (37 °F)
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C ~188.7 kPa (1,454 mm Hg)
Solubility in Water Miscible
Log P ~0.12
Flash Point –7 °C
NFPA Ratings Health 2, Fire 4, Reactivity 0

Applications

  • Organic synthesis: base and building block for esters, surfactants, quaternary salts
  • Analytical reagents: used in catalysis, gas capture, polymer synthesis

Safety & Handling

Extremely flammable; corrosive; toxic (oral LD₅₀ ~500 mg/kg in rats) . GHS: H224, H302, H314, H335. Use under inert/N₂ atmosphere with full PPE, gas monitoring. Store compressed in cylinders with gas safety.

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