290634
CAS Number
102-71-6Grade
Highly PurifiedMDL Number
MFCD00002855Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₅NO₃Molecular Weight
149.19EU Commodity Code
38220090Shipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
4°CTriethanolamine
2,2',2''-Nitrilotris-ethanol; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotri-ethanol; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotris[ethanol]; 2-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol; Alkanolamine 244; Biafine; Daltogen; NSC 36718; Nitrilotriethanol; S 80; S 80 (amine); Sterolamide; Sting-Kill; TEA; TEA (Amino Alcohol); TEOA; Tri(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; Triethanolamin; Triethanolamine; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; Tris(β-hydroxyethyl)amine; Tris-amino Ultra PC; Trolamine; Tris-(2-Hydroxyethyl)amine
Triethanolamine is used primarily as a surfactant, reducing the surface tension between two media. It is also used as a general emulsifier for preparations, such as ones involving drug penetration assays.
Molecular Formula
C6H15NO3
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid
Related Substances
Monoethanolamine: ≤ 0.05% Diethanolamine: ≤0.40%
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
1. Huo, Q. et al.: Chem. Mat., 8, 1147 (1996); Alves, MN. et al.: Int. J. Pharm., 341, 215 (2007)USBio References
No references available