Triethylamine (TEA)

Description

What is Triethylamine?

Triethylamine (TEA) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a strong ammonia-like odor. Belonging to the class of tertiary amines, it is widely used as a base, catalyst, and intermediate in various chemical industries. With the chemical formula C6H15N, Triethylamine (TEA) is a versatile organic compound that plays an essential role in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, rubber, and polymer industries.

Chemex Chemicals supplies premium-grade Triethylamine (TEA) that meets strict international standards, ensuring consistent performance and purity for diverse industrial applications.

Specifications of Triethylamine (TEA):

• Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid

• Color (Hazen, Co-pt): <10

• Purity (% m/m): 99.82

• Ethylamine (% m/m): 0

• Diethylamine (% m/m): 0.0022

• Ethanol (% m/m): 0

• Water (% m/m): 0.026

• CAS Number: 121-44-8

• Molecular Weight: 101.19 g/mol

Key Applications of Triethylamine:

1. Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals

• Acts as a catalyst and acid neutralizer in condensation reactions.

• Used as an intermediate in the manufacturing of medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and fine chemicals.

2. Agrochemical Industry

• Essential in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.

• Aids in synthesizing quaternary ammonium compounds for use in crop protection formulations.

3. Dyes, Paints & Coatings

• Used to produce quaternary ammonium salts of dyes.

• Serves as a catalyst in resins, coatings, and plastics manufacturing.

4. Rubber & Polymer Industry

• Acts as a curing accelerator and stabilizer in rubber processing.

• Used in plastic and polymer modification to improve product durability.

5. Laboratory & Special Applications

• Active ingredient in FlyNap, used to anesthetize insects like Drosophila melanogaster for research.

• Triethylammonium bicarbonate (TEAB) is used as a buffer in reverse phase chromatography for nucleotide and biomolecule purification.

Features & Benefits of Triethylamine (TEA):

• High Purity (99.82%) – ensures reliable performance in critical applications

• Versatile Use – suitable for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, coatings, and rubber industries

• Excellent Shelf Life – stable and long-lasting chemical properties

• Catalyst Efficiency – improves reaction rates in industrial synthesis

• Safe Packaging – supplied in airtight, tamper-proof containers to maintain quality

Why Choose Chemex Chemicals?

• Trusted Supplier Since 1986 – over three decades of expertise in chemical distribution

• High-Quality Standards – adherence to international quality and safety norms

• Wide Industry Coverage – catering to pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, coatings, and more

• Reliable Logistics – timely delivery in secure packaging

• Customer-Centric Approach – competitive pricing and personalized service

At Chemex Chemicals, we pride ourselves on being a leading importer and supplier of Triethylamine in India, offering unmatched quality and service for our global clients.