Triethanolamine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Protein purification reagent Triethanolamine acts as an organic additive in the grinding of cement clinker and as a complexing agent for aluminum ions in aqueous solutions. It is used as an emulsifier and a surfactant. It finds application in common products like dishwashing liquids, general cleaners, hand cleaners, shaving cream, metalworking fluids, liquid laundry detergents, paints and printing inks. It is used for the neutralization of fatty acids and adjusting buffer pH as well as utilized to dissolve oils. It acts as an effective complexing agent in electroless plating. Further, it is used in hair care products like hair dyes and wave sets.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Protein purification reagent Triethanolamine acts as an organic additive in the grinding of cement clinker and as a complexing agent for aluminum ions in aqueous solutions. It is used as an emulsifier and a surfactant. It finds application in common products like dishwashing liquids, general cleaners, hand cleaners, shaving cream, metalworking fluids, liquid laundry detergents, paints and printing inks. It is used for the neutralization of fatty acids and adjusting buffer pH as well as utilized to dissolve oils. It acts as an effective complexing agent in electroless plating. Further, it is used in hair care products like hair dyes and wave sets.

Solubility
Miscible with water, methanol, acetone, ether, carbon tetrachloride, n-heptane and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic Incompatible with acids, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 102-71-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H15NO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 149.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00002855
• InChI Key: GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: triethanolamine, trolamine, 2,2',2-nitrilotriethanol, sterolamide, daltogen, tris 2-hydroxyethyl amine, triethylolamine, nitrilotriethanol, trihydroxytriethylamine, thiofaco t-35
• PubChem CID: 7618
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28621
• IUPAC Name: 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol
• SMILES: C(CO)N(CCO)CCO

• Melting Point: 19°C to 21°C
• Density: 1.124
• Boiling Point: 206°C to 207°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 185°C (365°F)
• Odor: Ammonia-like
• Refractive Index: 1.485
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₃N
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1699263
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,9665
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,methanol,acetone,ether,carbon tetrachloride,n-heptane and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether.
• Formula Weight: 149.19
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Triethanolamine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P280-P302+P352-P314-P333+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-049-8
RTECSNumber	KL9275000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only