Technical Data

290634
CAS Number
102-71-6
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00002855
Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₅NO₃
Molecular Weight
149.19
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Triethanolamine
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.

CAS No
102-71-6
Molecular Formula
C6H15NO3
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid
Purity
≥99% (GC)
Water (KF) ≤0.5%
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
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