Tris‑2‑Ethylhexylamine

Tris‑2‑Ethylhexylamine

CAS Number: 1860‑26‑0

Chemical Formula: C₂₄H₅₁N

Product Introduction

Also known as Tris-(2‑ethylhexyl)amine or TEHA, this tertiary amine is a clear to pale-yellow liquid with a mild amine odor. It’s sourced from 2‑ethylhexanol (oxo pathway) and acts primarily as a tribo-additive in powder coatings and industrial intermediates.

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Key Properties

Property Value (≈40 % in H₂O)
Appearance Clear to light-yellow liquid
Boiling Point ~120–125 °C @ 0.1 Torr (≈169 °C @ 1 atm)
Density @20 °C ~0.817 g/mL
Flash Point ~163 °C
Vapor Pressure ~0.001 Pa @20 °C
Refractive Index ~1.451 n₂₀/D
Solubility Insoluble in water; miscible with organics

Applications

  • Tribo‑additive for powder coatings
  • Intermediate in fuel additives, surfactants, catalysts, and specialty chemistries

Safety & Handling

  • GHS: Suspected of reproductive toxicity (H360F), organ damage via prolonged exposure (H373)
  • Combustible liquid; moderate irritant
  • Store sealed, cool (< 25–30 °C), under inert gas
  • Use PPE, ensure good ventilation

Packaging

  • Fibreboard boxes (0.2 kg), steel drums (4.7 kg & 160 kg)

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