Triethylamine

Chemical Description

• Triethylamine, with the chemical formula C6H15N, is an organic compound with a transparent liquid and a strong ammonia odor.
• It is soluble in water, ethanol, and ether.
• It is a highly flammable liquid that is explosive, toxic, and highly irritating when inhaled or in contact with skin.
• In industry, it is mainly used as a solvent, curing agent, catalyst, inhibitor, preservative, and synthetic dye.
• It can be used as a solvent, catalyst, and raw material in the organic products synthesis industry.
• It can be used to prepare phosgenetic polycarbonate catalysts, tetrafluoroethylene copolymerization inhibitors, and rubber vulcanization accelerators.
• It can be used to prepare special solvents for paint removal agents, enamel anti-hardeners, surfactants, preservatives, ion exchange resins, dyes, fragrances, medicine, high-energy fuels, and liquid rocket propellants.
• Products consuming triethylamine in the pharmaceutical industry are Ampicillin sodium, ampicillin, Pioneer, Cefazolin sodium, Cefradine, Xylazine penicillin, ketoconazole, fluridone acid, and Praziquantel etc.
• Along with its other industrial uses, it is also used as an ingredient in fungicides.
• It is used in the manufacturing of vitamins such as vitamin B6.
• It can be used as a solvent in different reactions where its basic properties are advantageous.
• It is used in the gas scrubbing process to remove acidic impurities such as hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide from industrial gasses.
• It can be used as a base or reagent in the organic chemistry laboratory for different reactions.
• It is often used as a reagent or catalyst in various chemical reactions, including acylation, alkylation, and condensation reactions.
• In the rubber industry, triethylamine is used in rubber synthesis as an additive and accelerator.
• This industrial-grade chemical should be stored below 30°C in a tingly closed container in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Triethylamine liquid is available in 25 Kg plastic cans and 230 Kg drums.