Molekula
Triethanolamine
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Triethanolamine is a colorless, viscous liquid used as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and surfactant in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations. It is stable at ambient temperatures and has no signal word. CAS: 102-71-6, Molecular formula: (HOCH2CH2)3N, Molecular weight: 149.19. Molekula supplies Triethanolamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless to light yellow viscous liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.484 - 1.486 |
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 179 °C |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Viscous liquid |
| Odour | Slight ammonical odor |
| Melting Point | 21.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 350 °C |
| Density | 1.1 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | 1000 g/L (miscible) at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in chloroform |
| Vapour Pressure | 3.59 × 10⁻⁶ mmHg at 25 °C (Extrapolated) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4852 |
| pKa | pKa = 7.76 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -1 |
Source: PubChem CID 7618 (HSDB, ICSC, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 50292003 |
| CAS Number | 102-71-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol |
| EC Number | 203-049-8 |
| Molecular Formula | (HOCH2CH2)3N |
| Molecular Weight | 149.19 |
| Exact Mass | 149.1052 |
| SMILES | C(CO)N(CCO)CCO |
| InChIKey | GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10/h8-10H,1-6H2 |
| PubChem CID | 7618 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2922.15.0000 |
| Tariff Code | 2922150000 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
- Daltogen
- Nitrilotriethanol
- Sterolamide
- Sting-Kill
- Thiofaco T-35
- Triethylolamine
- Trihydroxytriethylamine
- Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
- Trolamine
Frequently asked questions
What is triethanolamine used for?
Triethanolamine is commonly used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and pH adjuster in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial cleaning formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of triethanolamine?
The formula is (HOCH2CH2)3N and the molecular weight is 149.19 g/mol.
How should triethanolamine be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of triethanolamine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade triethanolamine; custom grades are available upon request.
Can Molekula supply triethanolamine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply triethanolamine in bulk quantities; please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a triethanolamine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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